Warth-money; or guard-money paid in lieu of the service of castle-ward. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SWARF-MONEY
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SWEAR
To take an oath, judicially administered. Vide Affirmation; Oath. 2. To swear also signifies to use such profane language as may be forbidden by law, such as on mass media networks. … [Read more...] about SWEAR
SUSTAIN
Where a judge agrees or rules in favor of a party in court. For example, where counsel makes an objection to the testimony of a witnesses, clarifying the testimony as inadmissible hearsay to which the judge agrees and strikes the witness' statement from the record. … [Read more...] about SUSTAIN
SURVIVORS BENEFITS
Money available to a surviving spouse and the children of a deceased worker who qualified for Social Security retirement or disability benefits. … [Read more...] about SURVIVORS BENEFITS
SUTHDURE
The south door of a church, where canonical purgation was performed, and plaints, etc., were heard and determined. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUTHDURE