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SUITAS

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Lat. In the civil law. The condition or qualify of a suus haeres, or proper heir. Hallifax, Civil Law, b. 2, c. 9, no, 11; Calvin. … [Read more...]

SUITE

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Those persons, who by his authority, follow or attend an ambassador or other public minister. 2. In general the suite of a minister are protected from arrest, and the inviolability of his person is communicated to those who form his suite. … [Read more...]

SUITO

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One who is a party to a suit or action in court. One who is a party to an action. In its ancient sense, suitor meant one Who was bound to attend the county court, also, one who formed part of the secta. … [Read more...]

SUFFRAGIUM

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Latin: In Roman law. A vote; the right of voting in the assemblies of the people. Aid or influence used or promised to obtain some honor or office; the purchase of office. Cod. 4, 3. … [Read more...]

SUITOR

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1. The plaintiff, the person who files a lawsuit. 2. A person who makes efforts or takes out an application for a specific purpose, e.g. a suitor for a woman's hand in marriage. 3. A party to a suit or action in court In its ancient sense, "suitor" meant one who was bound to attend the county court; also one who formed part of the secta. … [Read more...]

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