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A part of a house occupied by a person, while the rest is occupied by another, or others. As to the meaning of this term, see 7 Man. & G. 95; 6

In medical jurisprudence. The failure of consciousness and suspension of voluntary motion from suspension of the functions of the cerebrum.

In old English law. Resemblance; likelihood; as apparlement of war. St. 2 Rich. II. st. 1, c. 0; Cowell.

Something added as an accessory to or the subordinate part of another thing. State v. Fertig, 70 Iowa, 272, 30 N. W. 633; Heinrne v. School Dist., 30 Kail. 377, 1 Pac.

In French law. That which a partner brings into the partnership other than cash; for instance, securities, realty or personalty, cattle, stock, or even his personal ability and knowledge. Argl. Fr. Merc.

The act of appropriating or setting apart; prescribing the destination of a thing; designating the use or application of a fund. In public law. The act by which tne legislative department of

Fit for a husband; marriageable ; a woman who has reached marriageable years.

Rights which individuals have to the use of the sea and rivers, for the purpose of fishing and navigation, and also to the soil in the sea and rivers.

A clause inserted in a contract providing for compulsory arbitration in case of dispute as to righis or liabilities under it; ineffectual if it purports to oust the courts of jurisdiction entirely.

In English ecclesiastical law. A court held before a judge appointed by the archdeacon, and called his official. Its jurisdiction comprises the granting of probates and administrations, and ecclesiastical causes in general,

In arrear; behind. Also written a retro.

Argumentum a simili valet in lege.

The laws permit the taking up of arms against armed persons. 2 Inst. 574.

In Spanish law. The donation which the husband makes to his wife, by reason or on account of marriage, and in consideration of the dote, or portion, which he receives from her.

Fr. A Judgment, sentence, or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. The term is derived from the French law, and is used in Canada and Louisiana. Saisie arrft is an attachment

A principle put in practice and applied to some art, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter. Earle v. Sawyer, 4 Mason, 1, Fed. Cas. No. 4,247. See Act Cong. July 8, 1870.

A complaint made or exhibited to a court by a person who makes oath that he is in fear of death or bodily harm from some one who has threatened or attempted

In medical jurisprudence. A morbid condition of swooning, suffocation, or suspended animation, resulting in death if not relieved, produced by any serious interference with normal respiration (as. the inhalation of poisonous gases

Under the mining laws of the United States, the holder of an unpatented mining claim on the public domain is required, in order to hold his claim, to do labor or make

The act of a number of persons who unite or join together for some special purpose or business. The union of a company of persons for the transaction of designated affairs, or