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In old English law. A liberty of holding pleas; the jurisdiction of a manor court; the privilege claimed by a lord of trying actions of trespass between his tenants; In his manor court, and imposing fines and amerciaments in the same. … [Read more...] about SAC

In old English law. An umpire, or arbitrator. Saepe constitutem est, res Inter alios Judicata aliis non praejudicare. It has often been settled that matters adjudged between others ought not to prejudice those who were not parties. Dig. 42, 1, 63. o' 8"pe viatorem nova, non veins, orbita fallit. 4 Inst 34. A new road, not an old one, often deceives the traveler. Sespenumero nbi … [Read more...] about SAEMEND

Written or printed directions, delivered by the commanding officer of a convoy to the several masters of the ships under his care, by which they are enabled to understand and answer his signals, to know the place of rendezvous appointed for the fleet in case of dispersion by storm, by an enemy, or otherwise. Without sailing instructions no vessel can have the protection and … [Read more...] about SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

In old English law. He that lis robbed, or by theft deprived of his money or goods, and puts in surety to prosecute the felon with fresh suit Bract, fol. 1546. … [Read more...] about SACABURTH, SACABERE, SAKABERE

Cruelty. It is required in order to constitute saevetia that there should exist such a degree of cruelty as to endanger the party's suffering bodily hurt. … [Read more...] about SAEVETIA