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An abbreviation used in that part of a record, pleading, or affidavit, called the "statement of the venue." Commonly translated or read, "to wit," and supposed to be a contraction of "scilicet." Also In ecclesiastical documents, particularly records of early councils, "ss" is used as an abbreviation for subscripsi. Occasionally, in Law French, It stands for sans, "without," … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. Adultery. Cowell. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
An abbreviation of the Social Security Administration, the federal agency that administers the Social Security program. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A fountain. 2. The owner of the soil has the exclusive right to use a spring arising on his grounds. When another has an easement, or right to draw water from such a spring, acquired by grant or prescription, if the spring fails the easement ceases, but if it returns, the right revives. 3. The waters which flow from the spring give rise to a variety of difficulties, the … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Social Security Disability Insurance; A federal insurance program, funded by payroll taxes, managed by the Social Security Administration, is provides monthly monetary payments to people who are unable to work because of a disability. … [Read more...]