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The condition of a slave; that civil relation in which one man has absolute power over the life, fortune, and liberty of another. … [Read more...] about SLAVERY

In old English law. A franchise, liberty, or hundred. … [Read more...] about SIPESSOCUA

A title of honor given to kings or emperors in speaking or writing to them. Also used as a financial abbreviation; Stores Issuance Requisition. … [Read more...] about SIR

(verb) - In Scotch practice. To stay proceedings. Bell.(noun) - In Scotch practice. A stay or suspension of proceedings; an order for a stay of proceedings. BelL … [Read more...] about SIST

A woman who has the same father and mother with another, or has one of them only. In the first case she is called sister, simply; in the second, half sister. Vide Brother; Children; Descent; Father; Mother. The word is the correlative of "brother." … [Read more...] about SISTER