In the civil law . The release of a debtor from future imprisonment for his debts, which the law operates in his favor upon the surrender of his property for […]

In its original sense, the phrase denoted the exemption which was accorded to clergymen from the jurisdiction of the secular courts, or from arrest or attachment on criminal process issuing […]

This the right that the accused has to be represented by an attorney who will be given ample time to study and to prepare the defence for his client.

In the civil law . The right which a surety has to cause the property of the principal debtor to be applied in satisfaction of the obligation in the first […]

Same as beneficium divisionis, (g. v.)

In the civil law . The privilege which the heir obtains of being liable for the charges and debts of the succession. only to the value of the effects of […]

The right to get annuity payments as long as the party lives.

The period money or benefits are paid to the insured or their dependents.

A tax idea that parties that benefit more from government expenditures pay more taxes to support that very expenditure fund. Refer to ability to pay principle .

When the market is segmented by differences in benefits a product has to offer. It tries to define a niche for promotion.

Under this and several similar names, in various states, corporations exist to receive periodical payments from members, and hold them as a fund to be loaned or given to members […]

the theory that if you back out of an agreement you must see to it that the other party does not suffer from it.

The conditions that must be met before any benefits are paid to the party.

The unemployment benefits an employee gets the state uses to decide the wages given. The total wages paid is used to calculate the benefits to be paid.

1. a 52 week period a person can get unemployment for. Its based on the previous years employment date. 1. a 12 month time medical expenses are incurred that count […]

A tax rule that states people pay taxes based on benefits they get from the state.

A union between Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It was stared in 1948 to decrease imports and let labor and capital move between the countries. Its now a part of the […]

A feudal service rendered by the tenant to his lord with plow and cart. Cowell.

The doing a kind or helpful action towards another, under no obligation except an ethical one. Is no doubt distinguishable from the words “liberality” and “charity;” for, although many charitable […]

Philanthropic; humane; having a desire or purpose to do good to men; intended for the conferring of benefits, rather than for gain or profit. This word is certainly more indefinite, […]

Those having a philanthropic or charitable purpose, as distinguished from such as are conducted for profit; specifically, “benefit associations” or “beneficial associations.” See BENEFIT.

In English law . Societies established and registered under the friendly societies act, 1875, for any charitable or benevolent purposes.

A condition that has no cancer or harm. It is not a concern health wise.

Constructions [of written instruments] are to be made liberally, on account of the simplicity of the laity, [or common people,] in order that the thing [or subject-matter ] may rather […]

Liberal Interpretations are to be made of deeds, so that the purpose may rather stand than fall; and every grant is to be taken most strongly against the grantor. Wallis […]