In the houses of parliament the clerks at the tables make brief entries of all that is actually done; and these minutes, which are printed from day to day for the use of members, are called the "votes and proceedings of parliament." From these votes and proceedings the journals of the house are subsequently prepared, by making the entries at greater length. Brown. … [Read more...]

One entitled to a vote; an elector. One who has the right of giving his voice or suffrage. … [Read more...]

Suffrage; the voice of an individual in making a choice by many. The total number of voices given at an election; as, the presidential vote. 2. Votes are either given, by ballot, or viva voce; they may be delivered personally by the voter himself, or, in some cases, by proxy. 3. A majority of the votes given carries the question submitted, unless in particular cases when the … [Read more...]

(A) contracts. Persons who receive a voluntary conveyance. 2. It is a general rule of the courts of equity that they will not assist a mere volunteer who has a defective conveyance. (B) army. Persons who in time of war offer their services to their country and march in its defence. 2. Their rights and duties are prescribed by the municipal laws of the different states. But when … [Read more...]

In conveyancing, one who holds a title under a voluntary conveyance, i.e., one made without consideration, good or valuable, to support it A person who gives his services without any express or implied promise of remuneration in return is called a "volunteer," and is entitled to no remuneration for his services, nor to any compensation for Injuries sustained by him in … [Read more...]