"Bertillon System" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL

Bertillon System LAW AND LEGAL
Definition:

A method of anthropometry, used chiefly for the identifi-cation of criminals and other persons, con-sisting of the taking and recording of a sys-tem of numerous, minute, and uniform measurements of various parts of the human body, absolutely and in relation to each oth-er, the facial, cranial, and other angles, aud of any eccentricities or abnormalities no-ticed in the individual

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acetimetry ENGLISH

The act or method of ascertaining the strength of vinegar, or the proportion of acetic acid contained in it.

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Acoion LAW AND LEGAL

In Spanish law. A rlght of action; also the method of judicial pro-cedure for the recovery of property or a …

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adelantar HILIGAYNON

adelantár - (Sp. adelantar) To promote, ameliorate, introduce progressive methods or modern inventions; to advance, put on. Adelantahí akó ánay …

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Adjecttve Law LAW AND LEGAL

The aggregate of rules of procedure or practlce. As opposed to that body of law which the courts are es-tablished …

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adoration ENGLISH

A method of electing a pope by the expression of homage from two thirds of the conclave.

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alatasan HILIGAYNON

alatasán - (H) A water channel that can be drained for catching fish by the method of "átas”, (which see).

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alcoholometry ENGLISH

The process or method of ascertaining the proportion of pure alcohol which spirituous liquors contain.

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In a manner conformable to allopathy; by allopathic methods.

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amatung CEBUANO

amátung n method of catching crabs by using shredded coconut as bait. v [A; a] catch land crabs by strewing …

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amethodist ENGLISH

One without method; a quack.

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analysis ENGLISH

A brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis.

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anglicism ENGLISH

The quality of being English; an English characteristic, custom, or method.

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anomalous ENGLISH

Deviating from a general rule, method, or analogy; abnormal; irregular; as, an anomalous proceeding.

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Anomalous LAW AND LEGAL

Irregular; exceptional; unusual; uot conforming to rule, method, or type

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apostrophe ENGLISH

A figure of speech by which the orator or writer suddenly breaks off from the previous method of his discourse, …

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aquatinta ENGLISH

A kind of etching in which spaces are bitten by the use of aqua fortis, by which an effect is …

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arithmetical ENGLISH

Of or pertaining to arithmetic; according to the rules or method of arithmetic.

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Conformably to the principles or methods of arithmetic.

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art ENGLISH

A system of rules serving to facilitate the performance of certain actions; a system of principles and rules for attaining …

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astronomical ENGLISH

Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy.

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