chancery practice. That part of a bill which contains a narrative of the facts and circumstances of the plaintiff's case, and the wrong or grievance of which he complains, and the names of the persons by whom done, and against whom he seeks redress, is called the stating part of the bill. … [Read more...]
STATION
civil law. A place where ships may ride in safety. … [Read more...]
STATIONERS’ HALL
In English law. The hall of the stationers' company, at which every person claiming copyright in a hook must register his title, in order to be able to bring actions against persons infringing it 2 Steph. Comm. 37-39. … [Read more...]
STATIONERY OFFICE
In English law. A government office established as a department of the treasury, for the purpose of supplying government offices with stationery and books, and of printing and publishing government papers. … [Read more...]
STATIST
A statesman; a politician; one skilled in government … [Read more...]