"Aid And Abet" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL

Aid And Abet LAW AND LEGAL
Definition:

In criminal law. That kind of connection with the commission of a crime which, at common law, rendered the person guilty as a principal in the second degree, lt consisted iu heing present at the time and place, and doing some act to ren-der aid to the actual perpetrator of the crime, though without taking* a direct share ln lts commission. See 4 Bl. Comm. 34; Peo

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Accessary LAW AND LEGAL

In criminal law. Con*; tributing to or aiding in the commission of a crime, one who, without being present at; …

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Accomplice LAW AND LEGAL

In criminal law. A person who knowingly, voluntarily, and with common intent with the principal offender unites in the commission …

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Art And Part LAW AND LEGAL

In Scotch law. The offense committed by one who aids and assists the commission of a crime, hut who Is …

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Bishop'S Court LAW AND LEGAL

In English law. An ecclesiastical court, held in the cathedral of each diocese, tlie judge whereof is the bishop’s chancellor, …

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Breach LAW AND LEGAL

The breaking or violating of a law, right, or duty, either by commission or omission

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Caption LAW AND LEGAL

In praotioe. That part of a legal instrument, as a commission, indict-ment, etc., whlch shows where, when, nnd by what …

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Ckiltern Hundreds LAW AND LEGAL

In Engllsh law. The stewardship of the Chiltern Hundreds is a nominal ofiice in the gift of the crown, usually …

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Consequents LAW AND LEGAL

In Scotch law. Im-plied powers or authorities. Things which follow, usually by implication of law. A commission being given to …

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Conspiracy LAW AND LEGAL

In criminal law. A combination or confederacy between two or more persons formed for the purpose of com-mitting, by their …

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In English law. An ecclesiastical court of formidable jurisdiction, for the vindication of the peace and dignity of the church, …

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In English law. A court for the trial of cases of treason and felony. The commis-sloners of assise and nisi …

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Court Of Star Chamber LAW AND LEGAL

This was an English court of very ancient origin, but new-modeled by St. 3 Hen. VII. c. 1, aud 21 …

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crime ENGLISH

Any violation of law, either divine or human; an omission of a duty commanded, or the commission of an act …

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In criminal law. The crime of lesae majestatis, or injuring majesty or royalty; high treason. The term was used by …

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Del Credere LAW AND LEGAL

In mercantile law. A phrase borrowed from the Italians, equivalent to our word “guaranty” or “warranty," or the Scotch term …

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Deposition LAW AND LEGAL

The testimony of a witness taken upon interrogatories, not in open court, but in pursuance of a commission to take …

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Deputize LAW AND LEGAL

To appoint a deputy; to ap-point or commission one to act as deputy to an officer. In a general sense, …

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Ex Post Facto Law LAW AND LEGAL

A law passed after the occurrence of a fact or commission of an nct, which retrospectively changes the legal consequences …

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Eyre LAW AND LEGAL

or EYRE. In old Ehigiish law. A Journey, route, or circuit. Justices in eire were judges who were sent by …

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Hermandad LAW AND LEGAL

In Spanish law. A fra* ternity formed among different towns and villages to prevent the commission of crimes, and to …

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