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An abbreviation for “sub voce,” under the word; used in references to dic- tionaries, and other works arranged alphabetically.
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An abbreviation for “sub voce,” under the word; used in references to dic- tionaries, and other works arranged alphabetically.
A sexton, anciently called “sagerson,” or “sagiston;” the keeper of things belonging to divine worship.
In old English law. A lord’s right of amercing his tenants in his court. Keilw. 145. Acquittance of suit at county courts and hundred courts. Fleta, 1. 1, c. 47,
Lat Saving; excepting; without prejudice to. Salvo me et hccredibus meis, except me and my heirs. Salvo jure eujuslibet, without prejudice to the rights of any one.
Fr. Without expense. See RETOUH SANS 1’I:OT
L. Fr. Safely. Sauve- mcnt yardes, safely kept Britt c. 87.
In equity pleading. See SCANDAL.
Lat. To-wit; that is to say. A word used in pleadings and other instru- ments, as introductory to a more particular statement of matters previously mentioned in general terms. Hob. 171, 172.
Lat. A scribe; a secretary. Scriba regis, a king’s secretary; a chancellor. Spelman. Scribere est agere. To write Is to act. Treasonable words set down in writing amount to overt acts of
In old English law. Shire; county; the inhabitants of a county.
This adjective, applied to a vessel, signifies that she is properly con- structed. prepared, manned, equip]>ed, and provided, for the voyage intended. See SEAWORTHINESS.
gats et probata. According to what is alleged and proved; according to the allegations and proofs. 15 East, 81; Cloutman v. Tunison, 1 Sumn. 375, Fed. Cas. No. 2,907.
An insurrectionary movement tending towards treason, but wanting an overt act; attempts made by meetings or speeches, or by publications, to disturb the tranquillity of the state. The distinction between “sedition” and
See SEISIN.
A place of education. Any school, academy, college, or university in which young persons are Instructed in the several branches of learning which may qualify them for their future employments. Webster. The
A writ addressed to the steward and marshal of England, inhibiting them to take cognizance of an action in their court that concerns freehold. Reg. Orig. 185. Abolished.
In ecclesiastical law. The third Sunday before Quadragesima Sun- day, being about the seventieth day before Easter.
Lat Severally; separately; Individually ; one by one.
Serjeant at mace. 2 Mod. 58.
To set down a cause for trial or hearing at a given term is to enter its title in the calendar, list, or docket of calises which are to be brought on