The legal declaration of a man's intentions of what he wills to be performed after his death. 2. The terms will and testament are synonymous, and they are used indifferently by common lawyers, or one for the other. Civilians use the term testament only. See Testament. 3. There are five essential requisites to make a good will. 4. 1. The testator must be legally capable of … [Read more...] about WILL OR TESTAMENT
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WINTER CIRCUIT
An occasional circuit appointed for the trial of prisoners, in England, and in some cases of civil causes between Michaelmas and Hilary terms. … [Read more...] about WINTER CIRCUIT
WILLA
In Hindu law. The relation between a master or patron and his freedman, and the relation between two persons who had made a reciprocal testamentary contract. Wharton. … [Read more...] about WILLA
WINTER HETNING
The season between 11th November and 23d April, which is excepted from the liberty of commonlng in certain forests. St. 23 Car. II. c. 3. … [Read more...] about WINTER HETNING
WHOLE BLOOD
Being related by both the father and mother's side; this phrase is used in contradistinction to half, blood, which is relation only on one side. See Blood. … [Read more...] about WHOLE BLOOD