med. jur. That state of the mind which cannot perceive and embrace the data presented to it by the senses; and therefore the stupid person can, in general, form no correct judgment. It is a want of the perceptive powers. … [Read more...] about STUPIDITY
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STUPRUM
Latin: In the civil law. Unlawful intercourse with a woman. Distinguished from adultery as being, committed with a virgin or widow. Dig. 48, 5, 6. … [Read more...] about STUPRUM
STURGEON
A royal fish which, when either thrown ashore or caught near the coast is the property of the sovereign. 2 Steph. Comm. 19n, 540. … [Read more...] about STURGEON
STRIKING A JURY
The selecting or nominating a jury of twelve men out of the whole number returned as jurors on the panel. It is especially used of the selection of a special jury, where a panel of forty-eight is prepared by the proper officer, and the parties, in turn, strike off a certain number of names, until the list is reduced to twelve. A jury thus chosen is called a "struck jury." … [Read more...] about STRIKING A JURY
STYLE
As a verb, to call, name, or entitle one; as a noun, the title or appellation of a person. … [Read more...] about STYLE