"Authorities" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
Citations to statutes, precedents, judicial declsious, and text-books of the law, made on the argument of ques-tions of law or the trial of causes before a court, in support of the legal positions con-tended for
of Authority
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.
Read the complete definitionThe reading of, or reference to, legal authorities and precedents, (such as constitutions, statutes, reported cases, and elementary treatises,) in …
Read the complete definitionIn Scotch law. A citation published at the market-cross of Edinburgh, and pier and shore of Leith. Used against foreigners …
Read the complete definitionIn Spanish law. A summons or citation, issued by authority of a judge, requiring the person to whom lt ls …
Read the complete definitionIn ecclesiastical law, an officer of the ecclesiastical courts whose duty was to serve citations or process
Read the complete definitionLat. In the ecclesias-tical courts, service of a decree or citation viis ef modis, i. e., by ail “ways and …
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