A government in the republican form; a government of the people; it is usually put in opposition to a monarchical or aristocratic government. 2. The fourth section of the fourth article of the constitution, directs that the United States shall guaranty to every state in the Union a republican form of government. The form of government is to be guarantied, which supposes a form … [Read more...] about REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT
REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT
REPUBLIC
A commonwealth; a form of government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the general body of citizens, and in which the executive power is lodged in officers chosen by and representing the people, and holding office for a limited period, or at most during good behavior or at the pleasure of the people, and in which the legislative power may be (and in … [Read more...] about REPUBLIC
REP-SILVER
In old records. Money paid by servile tenants for exemption from the customary duty of reaping for the lord. Cowell. … [Read more...] about REP-SILVER
REPROBATOR, ACTION OF
In Scotch law. An action or proceeding intended to convict a witness of perjury, to which the witness must be made a party. Belt … [Read more...] about REPROBATOR, ACTION OF
REPROBATION
eccl. law. The propounding exceptions either against facts, persons or things; as, to allege that certain deeds or instruments have not been duly and lawfully executed; or that certain persons are such that they are incompetent as witnesses; or that certain things ought not for legal reasons to be admitted. … [Read more...] about REPROBATION