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TexasThe name of one of the new states of the United, States of America. Texas was an independent republic. By the joint resolution of congress of March 1, 1845, congress gave consent that the republic of Texas might be erected into a new state, to be called the state of Texas, with a republican form of government to be adopted by the people.
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Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
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.
Texas
The name of one of the new states of the United, States of America. Texas was an independent republic. By the joint resolution of congress of March 1, 1845, congress gave consent that the republic of Texas might be erected into a new state, to be called the state of Texas, with a republican form of government to be adopted by the people.
Republic
A commonwealth; that form of government in which the administration of affairs is open to all the citizens. In another sense, it signifies the state, independently of its form of government.
Joint
United, not separate; as, joint action, or one which is brought by several persons acting together; joint bond, a bond given by two or more obligors.
Resolution
1) A solemn judgment or decision of a court. This word is frequently used in this sense, in Coke and some of the more ancient reporters. It also signifies an agreement to a law or other thing adopted by a legislature or popular assembly. 2) Civil law. The act by which a contract which existed and was good, is rendered null.
Congress
Med. juris. This name was anciently given in France, England, and other countries, to the-indecent intercourse between married persons, in the presence of witnesses appointed by the courts, in cases when the husband or wife was charged by the other with impotence.
Consent
Agreement; voluntary acceptance of the wish of another.
State
1) Government. In its most enlarged sense, it signifies a self-sufficient body of persons united together in one community for the defence of their rights, and to do right and justice to foreigners. In this sense, the state means the whole people united into one body politic; and the state, and the people of the state, are equivalent expressions. 2) Condition of persons. This word has various acceptations. If we inquire into its origin, it will be found to come from the Latin status, which is derived from the verb stare, sto, whence has been made statio, which signifies the place where a person is located, stat, to fulfil the obligations which are imposed upon him.
Government
"natural and political law. The manner in which sovereignty is exercised in each state. There are three simple forms of government, the democratic, the aristocratic, and monarchical. But these three simple forms may be varied to infinity by the mixture and divisions of their different powers. Sometimes by the word government is understood the body of men, or the individual in the state, to whom is entrusted the executive power. It is taken in this sense when the government is spoken of in opposition to other bodies in the state.
People
A state.
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Testes
Witnesses.
Testify
To testify. To give evidence according to law; the examination of a witness who declares his knowledge of facts.
Testimonial proof
Civil law. This word is used in the same sense as we use parol evidence, and, in contradistinction to literal proof, which is written evidence.
Testimony
Evidence. The statement made by a witness under oath or affirmation
Testmoigne
This is an old and barbarous French word, signifying in the old books, evidence.
Texas
Thainland
Old English law. The land which was granted by the Saxon kings to their thains or thanes was so called.
The most ancient method of conveyance
The aptest word was "do" or "dedi", I give or have given. As the personal abilities of the feoffee were the inducement, his estate was confined to his person, and subsisted for life. By a feoffment, later, a fee-simple was frequently created. With livery of seisin, the feoffee had an estate at will. At present, land is transferred only by deed or will.
The third approach
The third approach -to conflicts law of theory. Under this approach conflict law problems are solved by general commentaries, texts and essays. It does not have the all-embracing numbered rules of the Second Approach found for example in the Dicey & Morris. Nor does it have a single solution of the First Approach found in the theory of the Statutists or Story's "comity" and territoriality.
Theft
Crimes. This word is sometimes used as synonymous with larceny, . but it is not so technical.
Theft-bote
The act of receiving a man's goods from the thief, after they had been stolen by him, with the intent that he shall escape punishment.
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Name
One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin.
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.
Texas
The name of one of the new states of the United, States of America. Texas was an independent republic. By the joint resolution of congress of March 1, 1845, congress gave consent that the republic of Texas might be erected into a new state, to be called the state of Texas, with a republican form of government to be adopted by the people.
Republic
A commonwealth; that form of government in which the administration of affairs is open to all the citizens. In another sense, it signifies the state, independently of its form of government.
Joint
United, not separate; as, joint action, or one which is brought by several persons acting together; joint bond, a bond given by two or more obligors.
Resolution
1) A solemn judgment or decision of a court. This word is frequently used in this sense, in Coke and some of the more ancient reporters. It also signifies an agreement to a law or other thing adopted by a legislature or popular assembly. 2) Civil law. The act by which a contract which existed and was good, is rendered null.
Congress
Med. juris. This name was anciently given in France, England, and other countries, to the-indecent intercourse between married persons, in the presence of witnesses appointed by the courts, in cases when the husband or wife was charged by the other with impotence.
Consent
Agreement; voluntary acceptance of the wish of another.
State
1) Government. In its most enlarged sense, it signifies a self-sufficient body of persons united together in one community for the defence of their rights, and to do right and justice to foreigners. In this sense, the state means the whole people united into one body politic; and the state, and the people of the state, are equivalent expressions. 2) Condition of persons. This word has various acceptations. If we inquire into its origin, it will be found to come from the Latin status, which is derived from the verb stare, sto, whence has been made statio, which signifies the place where a person is located, stat, to fulfil the obligations which are imposed upon him.
Government
"natural and political law. The manner in which sovereignty is exercised in each state. There are three simple forms of government, the democratic, the aristocratic, and monarchical. But these three simple forms may be varied to infinity by the mixture and divisions of their different powers. Sometimes by the word government is understood the body of men, or the individual in the state, to whom is entrusted the executive power. It is taken in this sense when the government is spoken of in opposition to other bodies in the state.
People
A state.
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PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Testes
Witnesses.
Testify
To testify. To give evidence according to law; the examination of a witness who declares his knowledge of facts.
Testimonial proof
Civil law. This word is used in the same sense as we use parol evidence, and, in contradistinction to literal proof, which is written evidence.
Testimony
Evidence. The statement made by a witness under oath or affirmation
Testmoigne
This is an old and barbarous French word, signifying in the old books, evidence.
Texas
Thainland
Old English law. The land which was granted by the Saxon kings to their thains or thanes was so called.
The most ancient method of conveyance
The aptest word was "do" or "dedi", I give or have given. As the personal abilities of the feoffee were the inducement, his estate was confined to his person, and subsisted for life. By a feoffment, later, a fee-simple was frequently created. With livery of seisin, the feoffee had an estate at will. At present, land is transferred only by deed or will.
The third approach
The third approach -to conflicts law of theory. Under this approach conflict law problems are solved by general commentaries, texts and essays. It does not have the all-embracing numbered rules of the Second Approach found for example in the Dicey & Morris. Nor does it have a single solution of the First Approach found in the theory of the Statutists or Story's "comity" and territoriality.
Theft
Crimes. This word is sometimes used as synonymous with larceny, . but it is not so technical.
Theft-bote
The act of receiving a man's goods from the thief, after they had been stolen by him, with the intent that he shall escape punishment.
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