|
 |
||
 |
| This dictionary contains: 8526 juridical terms |
 |
Chevisance
|
|
ChevisanceContracts, torts. This is a French word, which signifies in that language, accord, agreement, compact. In the English statutes it is used to denote a bargain or contract in general.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Word
Construction. One or more syllables which when united convey an idea a single part of speech.
Accord
A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit which bars subsequent actions on the claim.
Agreement
A verbal or written resolution of disputes.
Compact
Contracts. In its more general sense, it signifies an agreement. In its strict sense, it imports a contract between parties, which creates obligations and rights capable of being enforeed, and contemplated as such between the parties, in their distinct and independent characters.
Contract
A negotiated oral or written agreement setting forth the terms for an exchange of value between parties (which may be individuals or companies) and under which each party promises to perform an obligation. Certain terms, such as the obligations to be performed and the terms for setting price or compensation must be mutually understood, known in legal lingo as a "meeting of the minds," and promised to by the parties to form a legal contract.
General
1) A principal officer, particularly in the army. 2) Something opposed to special; as, a general verdict, the general issue, which expressions are used in contradistinction to special verdict, special issue. 3) Principal, as the general post office. 4) Not select, as a general ship. 5) Not particular, as a general custom. 5) Not limited, as general jurisdiction. 7) This word is sometimes annexed or prefixed to other words to express or limit the extent of their signification; as Attorney General, Solicitor General, the General Assembly.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cheat
French escheat: from fraud used by lords of manors to procure escheats. Cheats which are punishable at common law may be described to be deceitful practices in defrauding or endeavoring to defraud another of his known rights by means of some artful devices, contrary to the plain rules of common honesty. Hawkins, Pl. Cr., b. 1, c. 23, § 1. A cheat or fraud, indictable at common law, must be such as would affect the public, such as common prudence cannot guard against; as, using false weights and measures, or false tokens, or where there is a conspiracy to cheat. Technically, the offence is "false pretenses". spoken of one in relation to his vocation, the word is defamatory and actionable.
Check book
Commerce. One kept by persons who have accounts in bank, in which are printed blank forms of cheeks, or orders upon the bank to pay money.
Check or cheque
A form of bill of exchange where the order to pay is given to a bank which is holding the payor's money.
Chemistry
Medical jurisprudence. The science which teaches the nature and property of all bodies by their analysis and combination.
Cheshire and north
A leading English text on conflict of law.
Chevisance
Chief
Principal. One who is put above the rest.
Chief clerk of the department of state
This officer is appointed by the secretary of state; his duties are to attend to the business of the ofFice under the superintendence of the secretary.
Chief judge
Presiding or administrative judge in a court.
Chief justice
Officer. The president of a supreme court.
Chief justiciary
An officer among the English, established soon after the conquest.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Word
Construction. One or more syllables which when united convey an idea a single part of speech.
Accord
A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit which bars subsequent actions on the claim.
Agreement
A verbal or written resolution of disputes.
Compact
Contracts. In its more general sense, it signifies an agreement. In its strict sense, it imports a contract between parties, which creates obligations and rights capable of being enforeed, and contemplated as such between the parties, in their distinct and independent characters.
Contract
A negotiated oral or written agreement setting forth the terms for an exchange of value between parties (which may be individuals or companies) and under which each party promises to perform an obligation. Certain terms, such as the obligations to be performed and the terms for setting price or compensation must be mutually understood, known in legal lingo as a "meeting of the minds," and promised to by the parties to form a legal contract.
General
1) A principal officer, particularly in the army. 2) Something opposed to special; as, a general verdict, the general issue, which expressions are used in contradistinction to special verdict, special issue. 3) Principal, as the general post office. 4) Not select, as a general ship. 5) Not particular, as a general custom. 5) Not limited, as general jurisdiction. 7) This word is sometimes annexed or prefixed to other words to express or limit the extent of their signification; as Attorney General, Solicitor General, the General Assembly.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cheat
French escheat: from fraud used by lords of manors to procure escheats. Cheats which are punishable at common law may be described to be deceitful practices in defrauding or endeavoring to defraud another of his known rights by means of some artful devices, contrary to the plain rules of common honesty. Hawkins, Pl. Cr., b. 1, c. 23, § 1. A cheat or fraud, indictable at common law, must be such as would affect the public, such as common prudence cannot guard against; as, using false weights and measures, or false tokens, or where there is a conspiracy to cheat. Technically, the offence is "false pretenses". spoken of one in relation to his vocation, the word is defamatory and actionable.
Check book
Commerce. One kept by persons who have accounts in bank, in which are printed blank forms of cheeks, or orders upon the bank to pay money.
Check or cheque
A form of bill of exchange where the order to pay is given to a bank which is holding the payor's money.
Chemistry
Medical jurisprudence. The science which teaches the nature and property of all bodies by their analysis and combination.
Cheshire and north
A leading English text on conflict of law.
Chevisance
Chief
Principal. One who is put above the rest.
Chief clerk of the department of state
This officer is appointed by the secretary of state; his duties are to attend to the business of the ofFice under the superintendence of the secretary.
Chief judge
Presiding or administrative judge in a court.
Chief justice
Officer. The president of a supreme court.
Chief justiciary
An officer among the English, established soon after the conquest.
We thank you for using the Juridical Dictionary to search for Chevisance. If you have a better definition for Chevisance than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Chevisance may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Chevisance and any other medical topic for the public at large.
This dictionary contains 8526 terms.
|
|