takes place when a person who has been expatriated regains his nationality. … [Read more...]

legislation. The abrogation or destruction of a law by a legislative act. 2. A repeal is express; as when it is literally declared by a subsequent law or implied, when the new law contains provisions contrary to or irreconcilable with those of the former law. 3. A law may be repealed by implication, by an affirmative as well as by a negative statute, if the substance is … [Read more...]

This word is nearly synonymous with inventory, and is so called because its contents are arranged in such order as to be easily found. Clef des Lois Rom. h . t.; Merl. Repertoire, h. t. 2. In the French law, this word is used to denote the inventory or minutes which notaries are required to make of all contracts which take place before them. Dict. de Jur. h. t. … [Read more...]

In the civil law. A demand or action for the restoration of money paid under mistake, or goods delivered by mistake or on an unperformed condition. Dig. 12, 6. See SOLUTIO INDEBITT. In Scotch law. The act of reading over a witness' deposition, in order that he may adhere to it or correct it at his choice. The same as recolement (q. v.) Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...]

A repeated, second, or reciprocal distress; withernam. 3 Bl. Comm. 148. … [Read more...]