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Latin: In Roman law. An Inclosure; an inclosed place where the people voted; otherwise called "ovile." In old English law. An inclosure or close. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SEPTUM

Art. 1 The Central Courts of the United States. 8. The central courts of the United States are, the senate, for the trial of impeachments, and the supreme court. The territorial jurisdiction of these courts extends over the whole country. 1. Of the Senate of the United States. 9.-1. The constitution of the United States, art. 1, Sec. 3, provides that the senate shall have the … [Read more...] about SENATE COURTS OF THE US CENTRAL

Incapacity to contract arising from the impairment of the Intellectual faculties by old age. … [Read more...] about SENILITY

In Roman law. A member of the aenatus. In old English law. A member of the royal council; a king's councillor. In American law. One who is a member of a senate, either of the United States or of a state. Senatores sunt partes corporis regis. Senators are part of the body of the king. Staundef. 72, B.; 4 Inst 53, in marg. … [Read more...] about SENATOR

Lord; a lord. Also the elder. An addition to the name of the elder of two persons having the same name. Senior counsel. Of two or more counsel retained on the same side of a cause, 'he is the "senior" who is the elder, or more important in rank or estimation, or who is charged with the more difficult or important parts of the management of the case. Senior judge. Of several … [Read more...] about SENIOR