Eng. law. The name of a book kept in the king's bench office, of such jurymen as were of the tales. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Latin: Such; such men. When, by means of challenges or any other cause, a sufficient number of unexceptionable Jurors does not appear at the trial, either party may pray a "tales," as it is termed; that Is, a supply of such men as are … [Read more...] about TALES
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TAMEN
Lat. Notwithstanding; nevertheless; yet. … [Read more...] about TAMEN
TAURI LIBERI LIBERTAS
Lat. A common bull; because he was free to all the tenants within such a manor, liberty, etc. … [Read more...] about TAURI LIBERI LIBERTAS
TALES DE CIRCUMSTANTIBUS
practice. Such persons as are standing round. When ever the panel of the jury is exhausted the court order that the jurors wanted shall be selected from among the bystanders which order bears the name of tales d circumstantibus. When from challenges, or otherwise, there shall not be a jury to determine any civil or criminal cause, the marshal or his deputy shall, by order of … [Read more...] about TALES DE CIRCUMSTANTIBUS
TAMPERING
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