SLEEPING PARTNER

A dormant partner; one whose name does not appear in the firm, and who takes no active part in the business, but who has an interest in the concern, and shares the profits, and thereby becomes a partner, either absolutely, or aa respects third persons. … [Read more...] about SLEEPING PARTNER

A hurdle to draw traitors to execution. 1 Hale, P. C 82. … [Read more...] about SLEDGE

This word, in an indictment adds nothing to the force and effect of the word "kill," when used with reference to the taking of human life. It is particularly applicable to the taking of human life in battle; and, when it is not used in this sense, it is synonymous with "kill." State v. Thomas, 82 La. Ann. 85X … [Read more...] about SLAY

The traffic in slaves, or fie buying and selling of slaves for profit … [Read more...] about SLAVE-TRADE

The condition of a slave; that civil relation in which one man has absolute power over the life, fortune, and liberty of another. … [Read more...] about SLAVERY