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Despot
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DespotThis word, in its most simple and original acceptation, signifies master and supreme lord; it is synonymous with monarch; but, taken in bad part, as it is usually employed, it signifies a tyrant. In some states, despot is the title given to the sovereign, as king is given in others.
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Word
Construction. One or more syllables which when united convey an idea a single part of speech.
Simple
Not compounded, alone; as, simple interest, which is interest on the principal sum lent only and not interest on the interest; simple contract, &c.
Original
Contracts, practice, evidence. An authentic instrument of something, and which is to serve as a model or example to be copied or imitated. It also means first, or not deriving any authority from any other source as, original jurisdiction, original writ, original bill, and the like .
Master
"This word has several meanings. 1) Master is one who has control over a servant or apprentice. A master stands in relation to his apprentices, in loco parentis, and is bound to fulfil that relation, which the law generally enforces. He is also entitled to be obeyed by his apprentices, as if they were his children. 2) Master is one who is employed in teaching children, known generally as a schoolmaster; as to his powers 3) Master is the name of an officer: as, the ship Benjamin Franklin, whereof A B is master; the master of the rolls; master in chancery, &c .4) By master is also understood a principal who employs another to perform some act or do something for him. The law having adopted the maxim of the civil law, qui facit per alium facit per se; the agent is but an instrument, and the master is civilly responsible for the act of his agent, as if it were his own, when he either commands him to do an act, or puts him in a condition, of which such act is a result, or by the absence of due care and control, either previously in the choice of his agent, or immediately in the act itself, negligently suffers him to do an injury.
Supreme
That which is superior to all other things; as the supreme power of the state, which is an authority over all others. The supreme court, which is superior to all other courts.
Lord
In England, this is a title of honor. In the U. S. no such titles are allowed
Employed
One who is in the service of another. Such a person is entitled to rights and liable to.perform certain duties.
Tyrant
Government. The chief magistrate of the state, whether legitimate or otherwise, who violates the constitution to act arbitrarily contrary to justice.
States
By this name are understood in some countries, the assembly of the different orders of the people to regulate the affairs of the commonwealth, as, the states general.
Despot
This word, in its most simple and original acceptation, signifies master and supreme lord; it is synonymous with monarch; but, taken in bad part, as it is usually employed, it signifies a tyrant. In some states, despot is the title given to the sovereign, as king is given in others.
Title
1) Estates. A title is defined by Lord Coke to be the means whereby the owner of lands hath the just possession of his property. 2) Legislation That part of an act of the legislature by which it is known, and distinguished from other acts the name of the act. 3) Rights. The name of a newwpaper a book, and the like.
Sovereign
1) A chief ruler with supreme power; one possessing sovereignty. It is also applied to a king or other magistrate with limited powers. 2) English law. The name of a gold coin of Great Britain of the value of one pound sterling.
King
The chief magistrate of a kingdom, vested usually with the executive power.
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Despacheurs
The name given, in some countries, to persons appointed to settle cases of average.
Despatches
Official communications of official Persons, on the affairs of government.
Desperate
Of which there is no hope.
Despitus
This word signifies, in our ancient law books, a contemptible person.
Despoil
Imports the use of violence or of clandestine means to deprive a person of something he possesses.
Despotism
Government. That abuse of government, where the sovereign power is not divided, but united in the hands of a single man, whatever may be his official title.
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Despacheurs
The name given, in some countries, to persons appointed to settle cases of average.
Despatches
Official communications of official Persons, on the affairs of government.
Desperate
Of which there is no hope.
Despitus
This word signifies, in our ancient law books, a contemptible person.
Despoil
Imports the use of violence or of clandestine means to deprive a person of something he possesses.
Despot
Despotism
Government. That abuse of government, where the sovereign power is not divided, but united in the hands of a single man, whatever may be his official title.
Desrenable
French law. Unreasonable.
Destination
Common law. The port at which a ship is to end her voyage is called her port of destination.
Desuetude
This term is applied to laws which have become obsolete.
Determinable
What may come to an end, by the happening of a contingency; as a determnable fee.
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Word
Construction. One or more syllables which when united convey an idea a single part of speech.
Simple
Not compounded, alone; as, simple interest, which is interest on the principal sum lent only and not interest on the interest; simple contract, &c.
Original
Contracts, practice, evidence. An authentic instrument of something, and which is to serve as a model or example to be copied or imitated. It also means first, or not deriving any authority from any other source as, original jurisdiction, original writ, original bill, and the like .
Master
"This word has several meanings. 1) Master is one who has control over a servant or apprentice. A master stands in relation to his apprentices, in loco parentis, and is bound to fulfil that relation, which the law generally enforces. He is also entitled to be obeyed by his apprentices, as if they were his children. 2) Master is one who is employed in teaching children, known generally as a schoolmaster; as to his powers 3) Master is the name of an officer: as, the ship Benjamin Franklin, whereof A B is master; the master of the rolls; master in chancery, &c .4) By master is also understood a principal who employs another to perform some act or do something for him. The law having adopted the maxim of the civil law, qui facit per alium facit per se; the agent is but an instrument, and the master is civilly responsible for the act of his agent, as if it were his own, when he either commands him to do an act, or puts him in a condition, of which such act is a result, or by the absence of due care and control, either previously in the choice of his agent, or immediately in the act itself, negligently suffers him to do an injury.
Supreme
That which is superior to all other things; as the supreme power of the state, which is an authority over all others. The supreme court, which is superior to all other courts.
Lord
In England, this is a title of honor. In the U. S. no such titles are allowed
Employed
One who is in the service of another. Such a person is entitled to rights and liable to.perform certain duties.
Tyrant
Government. The chief magistrate of the state, whether legitimate or otherwise, who violates the constitution to act arbitrarily contrary to justice.
States
By this name are understood in some countries, the assembly of the different orders of the people to regulate the affairs of the commonwealth, as, the states general.
Despot
This word, in its most simple and original acceptation, signifies master and supreme lord; it is synonymous with monarch; but, taken in bad part, as it is usually employed, it signifies a tyrant. In some states, despot is the title given to the sovereign, as king is given in others.
Title
1) Estates. A title is defined by Lord Coke to be the means whereby the owner of lands hath the just possession of his property. 2) Legislation That part of an act of the legislature by which it is known, and distinguished from other acts the name of the act. 3) Rights. The name of a newwpaper a book, and the like.
Sovereign
1) A chief ruler with supreme power; one possessing sovereignty. It is also applied to a king or other magistrate with limited powers. 2) English law. The name of a gold coin of Great Britain of the value of one pound sterling.
King
The chief magistrate of a kingdom, vested usually with the executive power.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Despacheurs
The name given, in some countries, to persons appointed to settle cases of average.
Despatches
Official communications of official Persons, on the affairs of government.
Desperate
Of which there is no hope.
Despitus
This word signifies, in our ancient law books, a contemptible person.
Despoil
Imports the use of violence or of clandestine means to deprive a person of something he possesses.
Despotism
Government. That abuse of government, where the sovereign power is not divided, but united in the hands of a single man, whatever may be his official title.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Despacheurs
The name given, in some countries, to persons appointed to settle cases of average.
Despatches
Official communications of official Persons, on the affairs of government.
Desperate
Of which there is no hope.
Despitus
This word signifies, in our ancient law books, a contemptible person.
Despoil
Imports the use of violence or of clandestine means to deprive a person of something he possesses.
Despot
Despotism
Government. That abuse of government, where the sovereign power is not divided, but united in the hands of a single man, whatever may be his official title.
Desrenable
French law. Unreasonable.
Destination
Common law. The port at which a ship is to end her voyage is called her port of destination.
Desuetude
This term is applied to laws which have become obsolete.
Determinable
What may come to an end, by the happening of a contingency; as a determnable fee.
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