A clause in the Declaration of Independence which sets forth the freedom of citizens to pursue work of one's choosing, the right to freedom against discrimination, freedom of contract and the ability to live one's life as they wish with minimal government intrusion. As used In constitutional law, this right includes personal freedom, freedom of contract, exemption from … [Read more...]

To steal; to commit larceny or theft. McCann v. U. S., 2 Wyo. 298. … [Read more...]

A share; a part in a division ; that part of an estate, formerly held In common, which is by partition allotted to any one of the parties. The word was anciently applied to the shares falling separately to coparceners upon a division or partition of the estate, and was generally spelled "purparty;" but it is now used in relation to any kind of partition proceedings. See Seiders … [Read more...]

That part of an estate, which having been held in common by parceners, is by partition allotted to any of them. To make purparty is to divide and sever the lands which fall to parceners. Old Nat. Br. 11. … [Read more...]

Meaning; import; substantial meaning; substance. The "purport" of an instrument means the substance of it as it appears on the face of the instrument, and is distinguished from "tenor," which means an exact copy. … [Read more...]