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TENNE

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A term of heraldry, meaning orange color. In engravings it should be represented by lines in bend sinister crossed by others bar-ways. Heralds who blazon by the names of the heavenly bodies, call it "dragon's head," and those who employ jewels, "jacinth." It is one of the colors called "stalnand." Wharton. … [Read more...]

TERM

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(A) construction. Word; expression speech. 2. Terms or words are characters by which we announce our sentiments, and make known to others things with which we are acquainted. These must be properly construed or interpreted in order to understand the parties using them. Vide Construction; Interpretation; Word. (B) contracts. This word is used in the civil, law to denote the … [Read more...]

TEMPORARY STAY

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The postponement or delay of something, such as a court proceeding or injunction, for a limited time. … [Read more...]

TEMPORE

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Lat. In the time of. Thus, the volume called "Cases tempore Holt" is a collection of cases adjudged in the king's bench during the time, of Lord Holt. Wall. Rep. 398. … [Read more...]

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