REX

Lat. The king. The king regarded as the party prosecuting in a criminal action; as in the form of entitling such actions, "Rex v. Doe." Ren debet esse sub lege quia lex facit regent. The king ought to be under the law, because the law makes the king. 1 BL Comm. 239. Ren est legalis et politico. Lane, 27. The king is both a legal and political person. Ren est Ion vivens. Jenk. … [Read more...] about REX

In old records. Realm, or kingdom. … [Read more...] about REWME

An offer of recompense given by authority of law for the performance of some act for the public good; which, when the act has been performed, is to be paid; or it is the recompense actually paid. 2. A reward may be offered by the government or by a private person. In criminal prosecutions, a person may be a competent witness although he expects, on conviction of the prisoner, … [Read more...] about REWARD

A credit agreement with consumers that allows the consumer to payoff a debts on a regular basis and, when paid, automatically provides the borrower with credit. This revolving door of credit continues provided that the consumer pays on time and doesn't exceed limitations. … [Read more...] about REVOLVING CREDIT

The endeavor of the crew of a vessel, or any one or more of them, to overthrow the legitimate authority of her commander, with intent to remove him from his command, or against his will to take possession of the vessel by assuming the government and navigation of her, or by transferring their obedience from the lawful commander to some other person. United States v. Kelly, 11 … [Read more...] about REVOLT