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civil law. Those species of indicia which come more immediately under the cognizance of the senses, such as stains of blood on the person of one accused of murder, indications of terror at being charged with the offence, and the like. 2. Signa, although not to be rejected as instruments of evidence, cannot always be relied upon as conclusive evidence, for they are frequently … [Read more...] about SIGNA

Without speaking. That which may be known and understood but without any spoken word being uttered. … [Read more...] about SILENT

Latin: In the civil law. A signet-ring; a seal-ring … [Read more...] about SIGNATORIUS ANNULUS

An investor in a business who receives a share of profits but takes no part in the management of the business and may be unknown other than internally as an interested owner of the business. A silent partner may be liable for business debts up to a certain amount as a limited partner. … [Read more...] about SILENT PARTNER

One who signs his or her name on an agreement. … [Read more...] about SIGNATORY