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In the ecclesiastical law, jurisdiction is either contentious jurisdiction, or voluntary jurisdiction. By the latter term is understood that kind of jurisdiction which requires no judicial proceedings, as, the granting letters of administration and receiving the probate of wills. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY JURISDICTION

The right of a person or party to vote in an election. … [Read more...] about VOTING RIGHT

The intentional killing of another, without premeditation, such as in the heat of passion. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER

The common shares of stock which have voting rights attached to them. … [Read more...] about VOTING STOCK

practice. The abandonment of his cause by a plaintiff, and an agreement that a judgment for costs be entered against him. … [Read more...] about VOLUNTARY NONSUIT