REGULUS

Latin: In Saxon law. A title sometimes given to the earl or comes, in old charters. Spelman. … [Read more...] about REGULUS

A rule created by an agency that has the force of law. These rules or regulations may be issued by municipal, county, state and federal government agencies and have such force of law via authority that is granted by statutes. Violation of regulations are subject to penalties. … [Read more...] about REGULATION

To govern through the establishment of rules. The power to regulate commerce, vested in congress, is the power to prescribe the rules by which it shall be governed, that is, the conditions upon which it shall be conducted, to determine when it shall be free, and when subject to duties or other exactions. The power also embraces within its control all the Instrumentalities by … [Read more...] about REGULATE

Those who profess and follow a certain rule of life, {regula,) belong to a religious order, and observe the three approved vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Wharton. … [Read more...] about REGULARS

One where the thing deposited must be returned. It is distinguished from an irregular deposit. … [Read more...] about REGULAR DEPOSIT