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A conviction of felony, or the person so convicted. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TAINT

In old records. A kind of customary payment by a tenant. Cowell. Tac free. In old records. Free from the common duty or imposition of tac. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TAC, TAK

Evidence to be used in a criminal trial that was obtained illegally or as a result of an illegal search and seizure. Also referred to as fruit of the poisonous tree. … [Read more...] about TAINTED EVIDENCE

That which, although not expressed, is understood from the nature of the thing, or from the provision of the law; implied. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Silent; not expressed; implied or inferred; manifested by the refraining from contradiction or objection; inferred from the situation and circumstances, in the absence of express matter. Thus, tacit consent is … [Read more...] about TACIT

1. To lay hold of; to gain or receive into possession; to seize; to deprive one of the possession of; to assume ownership. Thus, it is a constitutional provision that a man's property shall not be taken for public uses without just compensation. Evansville A C. R. Co. v. Dick, 0 Ind. 433. 2. To obtain or assume possession of a chattel unlawfully, and without the owner's … [Read more...] about TAKE