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IMPRIMERY
In some of the ancient English statutes this word is
used to signify a printing-office, the art of printing, a print or
impression.... more
IMPRIMIS
In the first place; as, imprimis, I direct my just
debts to be paid. See Item.... more
IMPRISONMENT
The restraint of a person contrary to his will. 2
Inst. 589; Baldw. Rep. 239, 600. Imprisonment is either lawful or
unlawful; lawful imprisonment is used... more
IMPROBATION
The act by which perjury or falsehood is proved.
Techn. Dict. h. t.... more
IMPROPRIATION
eccl. law. The act, of employing the revenues of
a church living to one s own use; it is also a parsonage or
ecclesiastical living in the... more
IMPROVEMENT
o 1eave at
the end of the term a water-mill with all the fixtures, fastenings,
and improvements, during the demise fixed, fastened, or set up on
or upon... more
IMPROVEMENT,
rights. An addition of some useful thing to a
machine, manufacture or composition of matter.
2. The patent law of July 4,... more
IMPUBER
civil law. One who is more than seven years old, or out
of infancy, and who has not attained the age of an adult, (q. v.)
and... more
IMPUNITY
Not being punished for a crime or misdemeanor
committed. The impunity of crimes is one of the most prolific
sources whence they arise. lmpunitas continuum affectum... more
IMPUTATION
The judgment by which we declare that an agent is the
cause of his free action, or of the result of it, whether good or
ill.... more
IMPUTATION OF PAYMENT
This term is used in Louisiana to signify
the appropriation which is made of a payment, when the debtor owes
two debts to the creditor. Civ.... more
IN ALIO LOCO
In another place. Vide Cepit in alio loco.... more
IN ARTICULO MORTIS
In the article of death; at the point of
death. As to the effect of this condition on wills, see
Nuncupative; as to the testimony of... more
IN AUTRE DROIT
In another s right. An executor, administrator or
trustee, is said to have the property confided to him in such
character, in autre droit.... more
IN BLANK
This is generally applied to indorsements, as,
indorsements in blank, which is one not restricted, made by the
indorser simply writing his name. See Indorsement.... more
IN CHIEF
Evidence is said to be in chief when it is given in
support of the case opened by the leading counsel. Vide To Open -
Opening.... more
IN COMMENDAM
The state or condition of a church living, which
is void or vacant, and it is commended to the care of some one. In,
Louisiana, there... more
IN CUSTODIA LEGIS
In the custody of the law. In general, when
things are in custodia legis, they cannot be distrained, nor
otherwise interfered with by a private person.... more
IN ESSE
In being. A thing in existence. It is used in opposition
to enposse. A child in ventre sa mere is a thing in posse; after... more
IN EXTREMIS
This phrase is used to denote the end of life; as,
a marriage in extremis, is one made at the end of life. Vide
Extremis.... more
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