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The addition given, in legal proceedings, and In conveyancing, to a woman who never has been married. … [Read more...] about SPINSTER

A promise lawfully made between persons capable of marrying each other, that at some future time they will marry. … [Read more...] about SPONSALIA OR STIPULATIO SPONSALITIA

As opposed to the letter of the law, this refers to the meaning and intent of the law and those who created the law and what they intended to accomplish in the creation of the law. … [Read more...] about SPIRIT OF THE LAW

Latin: In the civil law. Espousal; betrothal; a reciprocal promise of future marriage. … [Read more...] about SPONSALIA, STIPULATIO SPONSA-LITIA

Relating to religious or ecclesiastical persons or affairs, as distinguished from "secular" or lay, worldly, or business matters. As to spiritual "Corporation," "Courts," and "Lords," see those titles. … [Read more...] about SPIRITUAL