Latin: In the civil law. Espousal; betrothal; a reciprocal promise of future marriage. … [Read more...] about SPONSALIA, STIPULATIO SPONSA-LITIA
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SPIRITUAL
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
SPONSIO
Latin: In the civil law. An engagement or undertaking; particularly such as was made in the form of an answer to a formal interrogatory by the other party. Calvin. An engagement to pay a certain sum of money to the successful party in a cause. Calvin. Sponsio judicialis. In Roman law. A judicial wager corresponding; in some respects to the "feigned issue" of modern practice. … [Read more...] about SPONSIO
SPECIALTY GOOD
A unique good which has a specialized purposes. … [Read more...] about SPECIALTY GOOD
SPECULUM
Lat. Mirror or looking-glass. The title of several of the most ancient law books or compilations. One of the ancient Icelandic books is styled "Speculum Regale." … [Read more...] about SPECULUM