The making or spreading of defamatory statements about another person, typically of a scandalous, vulgar and denigrating nature, with the intention of damaging the victim's reputation. Slanderous of defamatory statements that are intended to be malicious in nature. … [Read more...]
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
In compliance or accord with existing laws and regulations (the statutes) - adherence to and compliance with the letter of the law. Popular examples of statutory compliance including Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPPA laws in the United States. … [Read more...]
SYNODAL
A tribute or payment in money paid to the bishop or archdeacon by the Inferior clergy, at the Easter visitation. … [Read more...]
SYNODALES TESTES
L. Lat. Synods-men (corrupted into sidesmen) were the urban and rural deans, now the church-wardens … [Read more...]
SYNOPSIS
A brief summary or outline of a longer document or a book. … [Read more...]