Old English language meaning bear witness to the following or take notice. Usually used to say persons named and signed a document witnessed the signators affixing their signature to a document. … [Read more...] about WITNESSETH
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WITHHOLD
To deduct or hold something back. … [Read more...] about WITHHOLD
WITNESSING PART
In a deed or other formal instrument, is that part which conies after the recitals, or, where there are no recitals, after the parties. It usually commences with a reference to the agreement or intention to be effectuated, then states or re-fers to the consideration, and concludes with the operative words and parcels, if any. Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects, there … [Read more...] about WITNESSING PART
WITHHOLDING
Holding part of an employee's paycheck to pay Social Security, Medicare and income taxes. … [Read more...] about WITHHOLDING
WITTINGLY
With knowledge and by design, excluding only cases which are the result of accident or forgetfulness, and including cases where one does an unlawful act through an erroneous belief of his right Osborne v. Warren, 44 Conn. 357. … [Read more...] about WITTINGLY