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
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SIGNATORY
One who signs his or her name on an agreement. … [Read more...] about SIGNATORY
SILENTIARIUS
In English law. One of the privy council; also an usher, who sees good rule and silence kept in court Wharton. … [Read more...] about SILENTIARIUS
SIGNATUR
eccl. law. The name of a sort of rescript, without seal, containing the supplication, the signature of the pope or his delegate, and the grant of a pardon … [Read more...] about SIGNATUR
SILK GOWN
Used especially of the gowns worn in England by king's counsel; hence, "to take silk" means to attain the rank of king's counsel. Mozley & Whitley. … [Read more...] about SILK GOWN