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A sect of Christians. 2. Formerly they were much persecuted on account of their peaceable principles which forbade them to bear arms, and they were denied many rights because they refused to make corporal oath. They are relieved in a great degree from the consequent penalties for refusing to bear arms; and their affirmations are everywhere in the United States, as is believed, … [Read more...] about QUAKERS

Latin: In old English law. A judicial writ, which lay where a man of religion had judgment to recover land before execution was made of the judgment It went forth to the escheator between judgment and execution, to inquire what right the religious person had to recover, or whether the judgment were obtained by the collusion of the parties, to the intent that the lord might not … [Read more...] about QUALE JUS

The possession by an individual of the qualities, properties, or circumstances, natural or adventitious, which are inherently or legally necessary to render him eligible to fill an office or to perform a public duty or function. Thus, the ownership of a freehold estate may be made the qualification of a voter; so the possession of a certain amount of stock in a corporation may … [Read more...] about QUALIFICATION

Adapted; fitted; entitled; as an elector to vote. Applied to one who has taken the steps to prepare himself for an appointment or office, as by taking oath, giving bond, etc. Pub. St. Mass. p. 1294. Also limited; restricted; confined; modified ; imperfect, or temporary. The term is also applied in England to a person who is enabled to hold two benefices at once. Qualified … [Read more...] about QUALIFIED

Also known as a QDRO, this is a court order which uses pension or retirement benefits to pay alimony or child support or to divide marital property during a divorce. A special order is needed for compliance with federal law that governs retirement pay. … [Read more...] about QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER