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The division, partition, or distribution of a subject-matter in proportionate parts. Co. Litt. 147; 1 Swanst 37, n.; 1 Story, Eq. Jur. 475a. Of contracts. The allowance, in case of a severable

1. To make a thing one’s own; to make a thing the subject of property; to exercise dominion over an object to the extent, and for the purpose, of making it subserve

Words proper to produce the legal effect for which they are intended ; sound technical phrases.

A canal, ditch, or watercourse running through marsby grounds. A mark or gauge placed in or on tlie banks of a running stream, to indicate the height of the water, was called

In practice. The investigation and determination of a matter or matters of difference between contending parties, by one or more unofficial persons, chosen by the parties, and called “arbitrators,” or “referees.” Duren

A dignitary of the Anglican church who has ecclesiastical jurisdiction immediately subordinate to that of the bishop, either throughout the whole of his diocese or iu some particular part of it.

In ancient Greek law. A lawyer or chief judge of the Areopagus in capital matters in Athens; a tribunal so called after a hill or slight eminence, in a street of that

An argument from the greater to the less is of no force negatively; affirmatively it is. Jenk. Cent. 281.

Reversed arms, a punishment for a traitor or felon. Cowell.

In English law. An assistant to the clerk of assise.

In Scotch law. A process to bring a foreigner within the jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland. The warrant attaches a foreigner’s goods within the jurisdiction, and these will not be released

Arson, at common law, is the act of unlawfully and maliciously burning the house of another man. 4 Steph. Comm. 99; 2 Ituss. Crimes, 896; Steph. Crim. Dig. 298. Arson, by the

In Scotch law. An agreement for a lease. Paters. Comp.

In Roman law. A foreigner who had been registered and naturalized in the colony in which he resided. Cod. 11, 47.

In taxation. Any subdivision of territory, whether the whole or part of any municipality, in which by law a separate assessment of taxable property is made by the officers elected or appointed

Rented or farmed out for a specified assise; that is, a payment of a certain assessed rent in money or provisions.

According to law; by, for, or in law; particularly in distinction from that which is done in or according to equity; or in titles such as sergeant at law, barrister at law,

In old English law. To put off to a succeeding term; to prolong the time of payment of a debt. St Westm. 2, c. 4; Cowell; Blount.

The opinions of philosophers, physicians, and poets are to be alleged and received in causes. Co. Litt 264.

In Indian law. Agent; the holder of an office; an intendant and collector of the revenue, uniting civil, military, and financial powers under the Mohammedan government.