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A person, appointed in the place of another, to represent him. 2. In the ecclesiastical law, a judicial proctor, or one who is appointed to manage another man's law concerns, is called a proxy. Ayl. Parerg. 3. The instrument by which a person is appointed so to act, is likewise called a proxy. 4. Proxies are also annual payments made by the parochial clergy to the bishop, on … [Read more...] about PROXY

The age of fourteen in males and twelve In females, when they are held fit for, and capable of contracting, marriage. Otherwise called the "age of consent to marriage." … [Read more...] about PUBERTY

A term used in Louisiana, which signifies nearly the same as attachment of property. 2. It is regulated by the Code of Practice as follows, namely: Art. 284. The plaintiff may, in certain caws, hereafter provided, obtain the provisional seizure of the property which he holds in pledge, or on which he has a privilege, in order to secure the payment of his claim. 3. Art. 285. … [Read more...] about PROVISIONAL SEIZURE

Latin: In English history. Those acts of parliament which were passed to curb the arbitrary power of the crown. See PROVISION. … [Read more...] about PROVISIONES

Food for man; victuals. 2. As good provisions contribute so much to the health and comfort of man, the law requires that they shall be wholesome; he who sells unwholesome provisions, may therefore be punished for a misdemeanor. 3. And in the sale of provisions, the rule is, that the seller impliedly warrants that they are wholesome. … [Read more...] about PROVISIONS