Med. jur. Breathing, which consists of the drawing into, inhaling, or more technically, inspiring, atmospheric air into the lungs, and then: forcing out, expelling, or technically expiring, from the lungs the air therein. … [Read more...] about RESPIRATION
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RESIGNEE
One in favor of whom a resignation is made. … [Read more...] about RESIGNEE
RESPITE
(A) contracts, civil law. An act by which a debtor who is unable to satisfy his debts at the moment, transacts (i.e. compromises) with his creditors, and obtains from them time or delay for the payment of the sums which he owes to them. Louis. Code, 3051. 2. The respite is either voluntary or forced; it is voluntary when all the creditors consent to the proposal, which the … [Read more...] about RESPITE
RESILTRE
Lat. In old English law. To draw back from a contract before it is made binding. Bract fol. 38. … [Read more...] about RESILTRE
RESPOND
To answer. To reply. Usually formally in court where a party responds to something such as a motion made by another party. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. To make or file an answer to a bill, libel, or appeal, in the character of a respondent, (q. v.) 2. To be liable, or answerable; to make satisfaction or amends; as, to "respond in damages." … [Read more...] about RESPOND