SERJEANTY

A species of tenure by knight service, which was due to the king only, and was distinguished into grand and petit serjeanty. The tenant holding by grand serjeanty was bound, Instead of attending the king generally in his wars, to do some honorary service to the king in person, as to carry his banner or sword, or to be his butler, champion, or other officer at his coronation. … [Read more...] about SERJEANTY

The same word etymologic ally with "sergeant," but the latter spelling Is more commonly employed in the designation of military and police officers, (see Seb geant,) while the former is preferred when the term is used to describe certain grades of legal practitioners and certain officers of legislative bodies. See infra. -Common serjeant. A judicial officer attached to the … [Read more...] about SERJEANT

An eligible employee under FMLA may take leave to care for one's self or a family member who has a serious health condition. It is defined as an illness, injury or impairment which could be mental or physical and which also involves incapacity for a period of time. … [Read more...] about SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION

Important; weighty; moment Ms, and not trifling; as in the phrases "serious bodily harm," "serious personal injury," etc. … [Read more...] about SERIOUS

Latin: Severally; separately; individually; one by one. … [Read more...] about SERIATIM