T

See words of art; a term or words which are generally used or recognized to mean something specific, for example, a precise technical term such as circle of fifths in music. … [Read more...] about TERM OF ART

In Scotch law. The name of a clause in charters of heritable rights, which derives its name from its flrst words, "tenendas prasdictas terras;" it points out the superior of whom the lands are to be holden, and expresses the particular tenure. Ersk. Inst 2, 3, 24. … [Read more...] about TENENDAS

By the tenor of these presents, i.e. the matter contained therein, or rather the intent and meaning thereof. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TENORE PRAESENTIUM

conveyancing. This is a Latin word, which signifies to hold. 2. It was formerly that part of a deed which was used to express the tenure by which the estate granted was holden; but since all freehold tenures were converted into socage, the tenendum is of no further use even in England, and is therefore joined to the habendum in this manner, to have and to hold. The words to … [Read more...] about TENENDUM

A term used in, grammar to denote the distinction of time. … [Read more...] about TENSE