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A precautionary stipulation inserted in a deed making a good tenant to the prcccipe in a common recovery. See 1 Prest. Conv. 110.

In general, the exertion of power; the process of operating or mode of action; au effect brought about in accordance with a definite plan. See Little Rock v. Parish, 3G Ark. 100;

Lat. Work; labor; the product of work or labor.

A collection of Spanish law promulgated by the Cortes in the year 1348. Schm. Civil Law, Introd. 75.

An act of congress conferring powers of government upon a ter- ritory. In re Lane, 135 U. S. 443, 10 Sup. Ct. 700, 34 L. Ed. 219.

A partner whose name is made known and appears to the world as a partner, and who is in reality such. Story, Partn.

A term used in early Mexican land laws to designate certain boundaries within which grants of a smaller tract, which designated such out- boundaries, might be located by the grantee. U. S. v.

Stealers of cattle. Cowell.

To inquire into; to review ; to disturb. “The merits of a judgment can never be overhauled by an original suit.” 2 II. Bl. 414.

In old English law. As much land as an ox could till. Co. Litt. 5a. A measure of land of uncertain quantity. In Scotland, It consisted of thirteen acres. Spel- man.

The term “writing obligatory” is a technical term of the law, and means a written contract under seal. Watson v. Iloge, 7 i’erg. (Tenn.) 350.

Disused; neglected; not observed. The term is applied to statutes OliSTA PRIXC1PIIS 845 OCCULTATIO THESAURI which have become inoperative by lapse of time, either because the reason for their en- actment has

Occupancy is a mode of acquiring property by which a thing which belongs to nobody becomes the property of the person who took possession of it, with the intention of acquiring a

A phrase commonly applied in practice to the counsel employed by a party in a cause, and particularly to one employed to assist in the preparation or management of a cause, or

The workshop or office of justice. The chancery was formerly so called. See 3 Bl. Comm. 273; Yates v. People, 0 Johns. (N. Y.) 3G3.

4 Inst. 262. Above all exception. Omnia delicta in apcrto leviora sunt. All crimes that are committed openly are lighter, [or have a less odious appearance than those committed secretly.] 8 Coke,

See NEW FOR OLD.

That part of a conveyance, or of any instrument intended for the creation or transference of rights, by which the main object of the instrument is carried into effect. It is distinguished

A term used in heraldry, and signifying gold; called “sol-‘ by some heralds when it occurs in the arms of princes, and “topaz”‘ or “carbuncle” when borne by peers. Engravers represent it

In a general sense. A mandate. precept; a command or direction authoritatively given; a rule or regulation. The distinction between “order” and “requisition” is that the first is a mandatory act, the