Words used in a technical sense; words scientifically fit to carry the sense assigned them.

To avouch; as if a man were taken with stolen goods in his possession he was allowed a lawful arthel, i. e., vouchee, to clear him of the felony; but […]

A company that does international banking . It is chartered under article XII in New York bank laws. They do not own equity and cannot accept deposits in New York.

In English law . A clerk bound to serve in the office of a solicitor in consideration of being instructed in the profession. This is the general acceptation of the […]

1. A connected series of propositions; a system of rules. The subdivisions of a document, code, book, etc. A specification of distinct matters agreed upon or established by authority or […]

In Scotch law. That part of the proceedings which corresponds to the answer to the charge in an English bill in chancery. Paters. Comp.

In Scotch law. Articulate averments setting forth the facts relied upon. Bell. That part of the proceedings which corresponds to the charge in an English bill in chancery to set […]

A written memorandum of the terms of an agreement. It is a common practice for persons to enter into articles of agreement . preparatory to the execution of a formal […]

A document that is filed to make changes official to prevous documents.

Articles subscribed by the members of a joint- stock company or corporation organized under a general law, and which create the corporate union between them. Such articles are in the […]

See ARTICLES.

The name of the instrument embodying the compact made between the thirteen original states of the Union, before the adoption of the present constitution .

A document filed to make the closing of an organization official.

A term for very valuable cargo that must be transported.

In English law . The system of faith of the Church of England, more commonly known as the “Thirty-Nine A nicies.”

A formal written allegation of the causes for impeachment ; answering the same office as an indictment in an ordinary criminal proceeding.

The instrument by which a private corporation is formed and organized under general corporation laws. People v. Golden Gate Lodge, 128 Cal. 257, 00 Pne. S65.

A written agreement by which the parties enter into a copartnership upon the terms and conditions therein stipulated.

In English ecclesiastical law . Commonly called the “Thirty- Nine Articles;” a body of divinity drawn up by the convocation in 1502. and confirmed by James I.

In Scotch law. The terms and conditions under which property is sold at auction.

In Scotch law. An agreement for a lease. Paters. Comp.

The title of a statute passed in the ninth year of Edward II. for the purpose of adjusting and settling the great questions of cognizance then existing between the ecclesiastical […]

A system of rules prescribed by act of parliament for the government of the English navy; also, in the United States , there are articles for the government of the […]

A complaint made or exhibited to a court by a person who makes oath that he is in fear of death or bodily harm from some one who has threatened […]

the sworn complaint made by a person stating that he has been threatened with bodily harm .