Lat. Above; upon. This word occurring by itself In a book refers the reader to a previous part of the book, like "ante;" it is also the initial word of several Latin phrases. Supra protest. See PROTEST. Supra-riparian. Upper riparian; higher up the stream. This term is applied to the estate, rights, or duties of a riparian proprietor whose land is situated at a point nearer the … [Read more...] about SUPRA
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SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDING
A supplemental proceeding. … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDING
SUPRA PROTEST
Under protest. Vide Acceptance supra protest; deceptor supra protest; Bills of Exchange. … [Read more...] about SUPRA PROTEST
SUPPLETORY OATH
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SUPREMACY
The state of being supreme, or in the highest station of power; paramount authority; sovereignty; sovereign power. Act of supremacy. The English statute 1 Ells, c 1, whereby the supremacy and autonomy: of the crown in spiritual or ecclesiastical matters was declared and established. Oath of supremacy. An oath to uphold the supreme power of the kingdom of England in the person … [Read more...] about SUPREMACY