the term that is given to a statement that contradicts itself.

This term is applied when the evidence presented disproves or is contrary to the testimony of a witness.

Counterfeiting; as contrafactio sigilli regis, counterfeiting the king’s seal. Cowell. K

In French law . The civil process of arrest of I the person, which is imposed upon vendors

In old English law . Counter- obligation . Literally, counter-binding. Est enirn obligatio quasi contraligatio . Fleta, lib. 2, c. 56,

A countermanding. Conlrumundatio placiti, in old English law , was the respiting of a defendant, or giving him further time to answer, by countermanding the day fixed for him to […]

A lawful excuse, which a defendant in a suit by attorney alleges for himself to show that the plaintiff has no cause of complaint. Blount

In Old English law . A counter-plea . Townsh. PI. 01.

In old English law . A plea or answer. Blount A counter-position

An investor or a plunger who does not act as per conventional wisdom: the person is a pessimist in comparison, to others who are optimist or vice versa. Contrarian ideology […]

This word was used in the time of Edw. II. to signify those who were opposed to the government, but were neither rebels nor traitors. Jacob. Contrariorum contraria est ratio. […]

A controller. One whose business it was to observe the money which the collectors had gathered for the use of the king or the people. Cowell.

An officer of the exchequer that writeth out summons twice every year, to the sheriffs, to levy the rents and debts of the pipe. Blount.

the same term as contrary to the evidence.

This term means that it is unlawful or is in violation of a legal regulation or a legal statute.

In a process of performance appraisal or interview, mistakes induced as a result of previously appraised or interviewed participants on the questioner. It creates an alarmed or unalarmed comparing of […]

In French law . Contracts are of the following varieties: (1) Bilateral, or synallagiiiatiqne, where each party is bound to the other to do just and proper; or (2) unilateral, […]

In old English law . A counter-tally. A term used in the exchequer. Mem. in Scacc. M. 20 Edw. 1.

To hold against; to withhold. Wliishaw

A right or equity, In another person, which is inconsistent with and opposed to the equity sought to be enforced or recognized.

In French law . An act which violates the law, a treaty, or an agreement which the party has made. That Infraction of the law punished by a fine which […]

In French marine law. The chief officer of a vessel, who, in case of the sickuess or absence of the master, commanded in his place. Literally, the counter-master.

In the civil law . To handle; to take hold of; to meddle with. In old English law . To treat. Vel maid conlrectet; or shall ill treat Fleta, lib. […]

In the civil and old English law. Touching; handling; meddling. The act of removing a thing from its place in such a manner that, if the thing be not restored, […]

In French law . The offense of printing or causing to be printed a book, the copyright of which is held by another, without authority from him. Merl. Repert.