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
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TACIT LAW
A law which derives its authority from the common consent of the people, without any legislative enactment. … [Read more...] about TACIT LAW
TAKE THE FIFTH
Common phrase uttered to refer to a person's right to refuse to testify on the grounds that doing so might incriminate the person in a crime. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides that no person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. … [Read more...] about TAKE THE FIFTH
TACITE
Latin: Silently; impliedly; tacitly. … [Read more...] about TACITE
TAKEOVER
To acquire and assume control over another company and its management. … [Read more...] about TAKEOVER