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The interference with something that changes its essential nature, e.g. tampering with evidence, jury tampering. To interfere so as to unduly influence. … [Read more...] about TAMPERING

Describing the same thing twice in one sentence In equivalent terms; a fault in rhetoric It differs from repetition or iteration, which is repeating the same sentence in the same or equivalent terms; the latter is sometimes either excusable or necessary in an argument or address; the former (tautology) never. Wharton. … [Read more...] about TAUTOLOGY

A person summoned to act as a juror from among the bystanders in the court. Linehan v. State, 113 Ala. 70, 21 South. 497; Shields v. Niagara County Sav. Bank, 5 Thonip. A C. (N. Y.) 587. … [Read more...] about TALESMAN

Physical. Able to be seen or touched, as opposed to intangible. … [Read more...] about TANGIBLE

A place of entertainment; a house kept up for the accommodation of strangers. Originally, a house for the retailing of liquors to be drunk on the spot. Webster. The word "tavern," in a charter provision authorizing municipal authorities to "license and regulate taverns," includes hotels. "Tavern," "hotel," and "public house" are, in this country, used synonymously; and while … [Read more...] about TAVERN