crim. law. This word imports a betraying, treachery, or breach of allegiance. 4 Bl. Com. 75. 2. The constitution of the United States, art. 3, s. 3, defines treason against the United States to consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid or comfort. This offence is punished with death. Act of April 30th, 1790, 1 By the same article … [Read more...] about TREASON
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TREATY OF PEACE
A treaty of peace is an agreement or contract made by belligerent powers, in which they agree to lay down their arms, and by which they stipulate the conditions of peace, and regulate the manner in which it is to be restored and supported Vatt. lib. 4, c. 2, Section 9. … [Read more...] about TREATY OF PEACE
TREASONABLE
Having the nature or guilt of treason. … [Read more...] about TREASONABLE
TRASH
Garbage. Refuse. Rubbish. … [Read more...] about TRASH
TREASURE
A treasure is a thing hidden or buried in the earth, on which no one can prove'his property, and which is discovered by chance. Civil Code La. art 3423, par. 2. See TREASURE-TROVE. … [Read more...] about TREASURE