The act of receiving a man's goods from the thief, after they had been stolen by him, with the intent that he shall escape punishment. 2. This is an offence punishable at common law by fine and imprisonment. … [Read more...]

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In conveyancing. That clause of a deed or instrument with which it concludes: "In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals." … [Read more...]

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Evidence of a witness; evidence given by a witness, under oath or affirmation; as distinguished from evidence derived from writings, and other sources. Testimony is not synonymous with evidence. It is but a species, a class, or kind of evidence. Testimony is the evidence given by witnesses. Evidence is whatever may be given to the jury as tending to prove a case. It includes … [Read more...]