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government. The less numerous branch of the legislature. 2. The constitution of the United States, article 1, s. 3, cl. 1, directs that the senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof for six years; and each senator shall have one vote. The vice president of the United States, to use the language of the … [Read more...] about SENATE

The state of being old. 2. Sometimes in this state it is exceedingly difficult to know whether the individual is or is not so deprived of the powers of his mind as to be unable to manage his affairs. In general, senility of energy in some of the intellectual operations, while the affections remain natural and unperverted; such a state may, however, be followed by actual … [Read more...] about SENILIT

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