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Search Results for "I"
IBIDEM
This word is used in references, when it is intended to say that a thing is to be found in the same place, or... more
ICTUS ORBIS
med. jurisp. A maim, a bruise, or swelling; any
hurt without cutting the skin. When the skin is cut, the injury
is called a wound. (q. v.)... more
IDEM SONANS
Sounding the same.2. In pleadings, when a name which it is material to state, is
wrongly spelled, yet if it be idem sonans with that... more
IDENTITATE NOMINIS
Engl. law. The name of a writ which lies
for a person taken upon a capias or exigent and committed to
prison, for another man of the... more
IDENTITY
evidence. Sameness.2. It is frequently necessary to identify persons and things.
In criminal prosecutions, and in actions for torts and on
contracts, it is required to be... more
IDES, NONES and CALENDS
civil law. This mode of computing
time, formerly in use among the Romans, is yet used in several
chanceries in, Europe, particularly in that of the pope.... more
IDIOCY
med. jur. That condition of mind, in which the
reflective, or all or a part of the affective powers, are either
entirely wanting, or are manifested to... more
IDIOT
Persons. A person who has been without understanding from
his nativity, and whom the law, therefore, presumes never likely to
attain any. Shelf. on Lun. 2.2. It... more
IDIOTA INQUIRENDO, WRIT DE
This is the name of an old writ which
directs the sheriff to inquire whether a man be an idiot or
not. The inquisition is to... more
IDLENESS
The refusal or neglect to engage in any lawful
employment, in order to gain a livelihood.2. The vagrant act of 17 G. II. c. 5,... more
IGNIS JUDICIUM
Eng. law. The name of the old judicial trial by
fire.... more
IGNOMINY
Public disgrace, infamy, reproach, dishonor. Ignominy
is the opposite of esteem. Wolff, 145. See Infamy.... more
IGNORAMUS
d of using this
word, the grand jury endorse on the bill, "Not found." 4 Bl. Com.
305. Vide Grand Jury.... more
IGNORANCE
The want of knowledge.2. Ignorance is distinguishable from error. Ignorance is want
of knowledge; error is the non-conformity or opposition of our
ideas to the truth.... more
ILL FAME
This is a technical expression, that which means not
only bad character as generally understood, but every person,
whatever may be his conduct and character in... more
ILLEGAL
Contrary to law; unlawful.2. It is a general rule, that the law will never give its aid to
a party who has entered into an... more
ILLEGITIMATE
That which is contrary to law; it is usually
applied to children born out of lawful wedlock. A bastard is
sometimes called an illegitimate child.... more
ILLEVIABLE
A debt or duty that cannot or ought not to be
levied. Nihil set upon a debt is a mark for illeviable.... more
ILLICIT
What is unlawful what is forbidden by the law. Vide
Unlawful.2. This word is frequently used in policies of insurance, where
the assured warrants against illicit... more
ILLICITE
Unlawfully.2. This word has a technical meaning, and is requisite in an
indictment where the act charged is unlawful; as, in the case of a
riot.... more
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