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Latin: In the civil law. A species of imperial constitution, in the form of an answer to some application or petition; a rescript Calvin. … [Read more...] about RESCRIPTUM

(A) international law. A minister, according to diplomatic language, of a third order, less in dignity than an ambassador, or an envoy. This term formerly related only to the continuance of the minister's stay, but now it is confined to ministers of this class. 2. The resident does not represent the prince's person in his dignity, but only his affairs. His representation is in … [Read more...] about RESIDENT

(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

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

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