The system which the feudal tenants introduced of granting smaller estates out of those which they held of their lord, to be held of themselves as Inferior lords. As this system was proceeding downward ad infinitum, and depriving the lords of their feudal profits, it was entirely suppressed by the statute Quia Emptor es, 18 Edw. I. c. 1., and Instead of it alienation in the … [Read more...]

One who ranks below, a lower level person or claim. A subordinate claim. A subordinate employee. … [Read more...]

(A) contracts. The thing which is the object of an agreement. This term is used in the laws of Scotland. (B) persons, government. An individual member of a nation, who is subject to the laws; this term is used in contradistiction to citizen, which is applied to the same individual when considering his political rights. 2. In monarchical governments, by subject is meant one who … [Read more...]

In criminal law. To procure another to commit perjury. … [Read more...]

Authority or power over a type of event or legal questions that may be involved in a case, e.g. a divorce court is a civil court of limited jurisdiction and is not empowered to adjudicate a case involving criminal matters and punishment. … [Read more...]