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This word, in an indictment adds nothing to the force and effect of the word "kill," when used with reference to the taking of human life. It is particularly applicable to the taking of human life in battle; and, when it is not used in this sense, it is synonymous with "kill." State v. Thomas, 82 La. Ann. 85X … [Read more...] about SLAY

In the practice of the English high court, when a view by a jury hi ordered, persons are named by the court to show the property to be viewed, and are hence called "shewers." There Is usually a shewer on behalf of each party. Archb. Pr. 339, et seq. … [Read more...] about SKEWER

A hurdle to draw traitors to execution. 1 Hale, P. C 82. … [Read more...] about SLEDGE

contracts. The art of doing a thing as it ought to be done. 2. Every person who purports to have skill in la business, and undertakes for hire to perform it, is bound to do it with ordinary skill, and is responsible civilly in damages for the want of it; and sometimes he is responsible criminally. 3. The degree of skill and diligence required, rises in proportion to the value … [Read more...] about SKILL

For tax purposes, to skip a generation in order to pass on property to further generations and minimize any tax liability, e.g. from grandparent to grandson. … [Read more...] about SKIP PERSON