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Representation to the act of one person representing or standing in the place of another; and he who so represents or stands in the place of another is termed his "representative." Thus, an heir is the representative of the ancestor, and an executor is the representative of the testator, the heir standing in the place of his deceased ancestor with respect to his realty, the … [Read more...] about REPRESENTATIVE

That which is contrary to what is stated before, or Insensible. A repugnant condition is void. Repntatio est vulgaris opinio nbi non est Veritas. Et vulgaris opinio est duplex, seil.t Opinio vulgaris orta inter graves et dlseretos homines, et qust vultum veritatis habet; et opinio tan turn orta inter loves et vnlgares bo-mines, absque speeie veritatis. Reputation is common … [Read more...] about REPUGNANT

A form of government where the powers of the sovereignty are delegated to a body of men, elected from time to time, who exercise them for the benefit of the whole nation. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 31. … [Read more...] about REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

One which is contrary to the contract itself; as, if I grant you a house and lot in fee, upon condition that you shall not aliens, the condition is repugnant and void, as being consistent with the right granted. … [Read more...] about REPUGNANT CONDITION

crim. law practice. This term is derived from reprendre, to take back, and signifies the withdrawing of a sentence for an interval of time, and operates in delay of execution. 4 Bl. Com. 394. It is granted by the favor of the pardoning power, or by the court who tried the prisoner. 3. Reprieves are sometimes granted ex necessitate legis; for example, when a woman is convicted … [Read more...] about REPRIEVE