An insurrectionary movement tending towards treason, but wanting an overt act; attempts made by meetings or speeches, or by publications, to disturb the tranquillity of the state. The distinction between "sedition" and "treason" consists in this: that though the ultimate object of sedition is a violation of the public peace, or at least such a course of measures as evidently … [Read more...] about SEDITION
SEDITION
SEDGE FLAW
like "sea-shore" imports a tract of land below high-water mark. Church v. Meeker, 84 Conn 421. … [Read more...] about SEDGE FLAW
SEDES
Lat. A see; the dignity of a bishop. 3 Steph. Comm. 65. … [Read more...] about SEDES
SEDERUNT, ACTS OF
ACTS OF. In Scotch law. Certain ancient ordinances of the court of session, conferring upon the courts power to establish general rules of practice. Bell. … [Read more...] about SEDERUNT, ACTS OF
SEDENTE CURIA
Lat. The court sitting ; during the sitting of the court … [Read more...] about SEDENTE CURIA