The most strict right or law. In general, when a person receives an advantage, as the grant of a license, he is bound to conform strictly to the exercise of the rights given him by it, and in case of a dispute, it will be strictly construed. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Lat. Of the strictest right or law. "Licenses being matter of special indulgence, the … [Read more...] about STRICTISSIMI JURIS
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STRAW MAN
A middleman to whom property is transferred or business is funneled, who passes it on to another party for the purpose of concealing who the true and ultimate recipient party is. For example, a criminal may use a straw man to conduct business, to obtain products that require a license that a felon is prohibited from possessing. … [Read more...] about STRAW MAN
STRICTO JURE
Lat. In strict law. 1 Kent Comm. 65. … [Read more...] about STRICTO JURE
STORES
the victuals and provisions collected together for the subsistence of a ship's company, of a camp, and the like. … [Read more...] about STORES
STOUTHRIEFF
In Scotch law. Formerly this word Included every species of. theft accompanied with violence to the person, but of late years it has become the cor signata for forcible and masterful depredation within or near the dwelling-house; while robbery has been more particularly applied to violent depredation on the highway, or accompanied by house-breaking. … [Read more...] about STOUTHRIEFF