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ESTIMATE

This word is used to express the mind or judgment of the speaker orwriter on the particular subject under consideration. It implies a calculation or computation,as to estimate the gain or loss

ET CETERA

And others; and other things; and so on. In its abbreviated form (etc.)this phrase is frequently affixed to one of a series of articles or names to show thatothers are intended to

EUNDO, MORANDO, ET REDEUNDO

Lat. Going, remaining, and returning. A person who is privileged from arrest (as awitness, legislator, etc.) is generally so privileged eundo, morando, et redcundo; that is,on his way to the place where

EX ABUNDANTI CAUTEEA

Lat. Out of abundant caution. “The practice has arisen abundmti cautcla.” 8 East, 32(5; LordEllenborough, 4 Maule & S. 544.

EX GRAVT QUERELA

(From or on the grievous complaint.) In old English practice.The name of a writ (so called from its initial words) which lay for a person to whom anylands or tenements In fee

EX PARTE

On one side only; by or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on theapplication of, one party only. A judicial proceeding, order, injunction, etc., is said to beex parte

EX UNA PARTE

Of one part or side; on one side. Ex uno disces omnes. From one thing you can discern all. On both sides.

EXCEPTANT

One who excepts; one who makes or files exceptions; one who objectsto a ruling, instruction, or anything proposed or ordered.

EXCOMMUNICATO RECAPIENDO

A writ commanding that persons excommunicated, who for their obstinacy had beencommitted to prison, but were unlawfully set free before they had given caution to obeythe authority of the church, should be

EXECUTIVE

As distinguished from the legislative and judicial departments of government,the executive department is that which is charged with the detail of carrying the laws into effect and securing their due observance. The

EXIGENDARY

In English law. An officer who makes out exigents.

EXONERETUR

Lat. Let him be relieved or discharged. An entry made on a bailpiece,whereby the surety Is relieved or discharged from further obligation, when thecondition is fulfilled by the surrender of the principal

EAST INDIA COMPANY

The East India Company was originally established forprosecuting the trade between England and India, which they acquired a right to carryon exclusively. Since the middle of the last century, however, the company’s

ECCLESIASTICAL LAW

The body of jurisprudence administered by theecclesiastical courts of England; derived, in large measure, from the canon and civil law.As now restricted, it applies mainly to the affairs, and the doctrine, discipline,

EDICTUM ANNUUM

The annual edict or system of rules promulgated by a Roman praetorimmediately upon assuming his office, setting forth the principles by which he wouldbe guided in determining causes during his term of

EJECTMENT

At common law, this was the name of a mixed action (springing from’he earlier personal action of ejectione firmce) which lay for the recovery of the possession of land, and for damages

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