(A) crim. law. A forcible setting at liberty against law of a person duly arrested. The person who rescues the prisoner is called the rescuer. 2. If the rescued prisoner were arrested for felony, then the rescuer is a felon; if for treason, a traitor; and if for a trespass, he is liable to a fine as if he had committed the original offence. Hawk. B. 5, c. 21. If the principal … [Read more...] about RESCUE
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RESIDENT ALIEN
A person who is not a citizen of the country within which they live. Typically it means (in the U.S.) that they have been granted by immigration authorities a recognized right to live in the country, such as being given a green card and having permanent resident status. … [Read more...] about RESIDENT ALIEN
RESCUE DOCTRINE
A legal doctrine which states that a wrongdoer (tortfeasor) who injures or places another person in a position of danger is also liable for injuries suffered by a third person who attempts to rescue the victim. … [Read more...] about RESCUE DOCTRINE
RESIDENTIAL
As applicable to personal residences or homes. … [Read more...] about RESIDENTIAL
RESCUSSOR
The party making a rescue, is sometimes so called, but more properly he is a rescuer. … [Read more...] about RESCUSSOR