TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
That part of a statute commencing with the words "Be it enacted," and continuing as far as the repealing clause; and hence, the design, contemplation, purpose, or scope of the act. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A fraudulent business model where current participants are remunerated from the contributions paid by new participants and who are lured through promises of significant returns and any true product or service of value actually being delivered. See also Ponzi Scheme. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
With intent and with a purpose in mind. With premeditation. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A purpresture may be defined as an inclosure by a private party of a part of that which belongs to and ought to be open and free to the enjoyment of the public at large. It is not necessarily a public nuisance. A public nuisance must be something which subjects the public to some degree of inconvenience or annoyance; but a purpresture may exist without putting the public to any … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
L. Fr, A close or inclosure ; as also the whole compass of a manor. … [Read more...]