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SPOUSE

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One's husband or wife. A person to whom one is married. … [Read more...]

SS

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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...]

SPES RECUPERANDI

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Lat. The hope of recovery or recapture; the chance of retaking property captured at sea, which prevents the captors from acquiring complete ownership of the property until they have definitely precluded it by effectual measures. 1 Kent, Comm. 101. … [Read more...]

SPONDEO

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Lat. In the civil law. I undertake; I engage. Inst. 3,16, L … [Read more...]

SPIGURNEL

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The sealer of the royal writs. … [Read more...]

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