In the law of evidence. A fact which can only be perceived mentally; such as the motive by which a person is actuated. Burrill, Circ. Ev. 130, 131. … [Read more...]

A method or system of alleviating or curing certain forms of disease, particularly diseases of the nervous system or such as are traceable to nervous disorders, by suggestion, persuasion, encouragement, the inspiration of hope or confidence, the discouragement of morbid memories, associations, or beliefs, and other similar means addressed to the mental state of the patient, … [Read more...]

(A) com. law. The property which a drawer of a bill of exchange places in the hands of a drawee; as, for example, by remittances, or when the drawee is indebted to the drawer when the bill becomes due, provision is said to have been made. Acceptance always presumes a provision. (B) French law. An allowance granted by a judge to a party for his support; which is to be paid … [Read more...]

civil law. Among the Romans these were persons whose functions somewhat resembled the brokers of modern commercial nations. … [Read more...]

Temporary; preliminary; tentative; taken or done by way of precaution or ad interim. Provisional assignees. In the former practice in bankruptcy in England. Assignees to whom the property of a bankrupt was assigned until the regular or permanent assignees were appointed by the creditors. Provisional committee. A committee appointed for a temporary occasion. Provisional … [Read more...]