SPORTULA

Latin: In Roman law. A largess, dole, or present; a pecuniary donation; an official perquisite;, something over and above the ordinary fee allowed by law. Inst 4, 6, 24. … [Read more...] about SPORTULA

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Latin: A free gift or present to the crown. Sponte virum mnlier fugiens et adul tera facta, dote sua careat, nisi sponsi sponte retraota. Co. Litt 32o. Let a woman leaving her husband of her own accord, and committing adultery, lose her dower, unless taken back by her husband of his own accord. … [Read more...] about SPONTE OBLATA

civil law. He who intervenes for another voluntarily and without being requested. The engagement which he enters into is only accessory to the principal. See petitioner (immigration). For example, the sponsor for a work visa, the employer. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A surety; one who makes a promise or gives security for another, particularly a godfather In … [Read more...] about SPONSOR

In international law. Agreements or engagements made by certain public officers (as generals or admirals In time of war) in behalf of their governments, either without authority or in excess of the authority under which they purport to be made, and which therefore require an express or tacit ratification. … [Read more...] about SPONSIONS