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SUB SILENTIO

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Under silence, without any notice being taken. Sometimes passing a thing sub silentio is evidence of consent. See Silence. … [Read more...]

SUB-AGENT

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A person appointed by an agent to perform some duty, or the whole of the business relating to his agency. 2. Sub-agents may be considered in two points of view. 1. With regard to their rights and duties or obligations, towards their immediate employers. 2. As to their rights and obligations towards their superior or real principals. 3. 1. A sub-agent is generally invested with … [Read more...]

SUBALTERN

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An inferior or subordinate officer. An officer who exercises his authority under the superintendence and control of a superior. … [Read more...]

SUB-BALLIVUS

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In old English law. An under-balliff; a sheriff's deputy. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 68. 2. … [Read more...]

SUB-BOIS

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Coppice-wood. 2 Inst. 642. … [Read more...]

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