In old English law . The clergy who abuse their character were so called. Blount.

In English law . The name of a writ for the removal of a coroner, for a cause which is to be therein assigned, as that he is engaged in […]

In old records. To give the tonsure, which was done on the crown, or in the form of a crown; to make a man a priest. Cowell

To make one’s son a priest. Homo coronatus was one who had received the first tonsure, as preparatory to su- I>erior orders, and the tonsure was in form of a […]

The oath administered to a sovereign at the ceremony of crowning or investing him with the insignia of royalty, in acknowledgment of his right to govern the kingdom, in which […]

A coroner, (q. v.) Spelman

The name of a writ issued to the sheriff, commanding him to proceed to the election of a coroner

The name of an ancient officer of the common law, whose office and functions are continued in modern English and American administration . The coroner is an officer belonging to […]

In England. A tribunal of record, where a coroner holds his inquiries. Cox v. Royal Tribe. 42 Or. 305. 71 Pac. 73, 60 L. R. A. 020, 95 Am. St. […]

Relating to the body; bodily. Should be distinguished from corporeal, (

An oath, the external solemnity of which consists in laying one’s hand upon the Gospels while the oath is administered to him. More generally, a solemn oath. The terms “corporal […]

Physical punishment as distinguished from pecuniary punishment or a fine; any kind of punishment of or inflicted on the body, such as whipping or the pillory; the term may or […]

Bodily touch; actual physical contact; manual apprehension .

In old English law . A corporal oath. Corporalis injuria non recipit sesti- mationem de futuro. A personal injury does not receive satisfaction from a future course of proceeding, [is […]

Belonging to a corporation ; as a corporate name . Incorporated; as a corporate body

The title given in statutes of several states to the aggregate body of officers of a municipal corporation , or to certain of those officers (excluding the others) who are […]

This term, or its equivalent ” body corporate ,” is applied to private corporations aggregate; not including municipal corporations . Cedar County v. Johnson, 50 Mo. 225; East Oakland Tp. […]

These are the bonds that are issued by a corporation and are a written promise to pay a certain interest in return for money loaned.

An authorizing document issued by a government or legal authority that delineates the activities a CORPORATION is permitted to undertake. See also ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION .

The broad marketplace for trans actions that are designed to change the ownership, structure, and/or control of a company. Common corporate control transactions include MERGERS, friendly or HOSTILE TAKEOVERS, LEVERAGED […]

the term that is given to a corporation that is distinct from the officers and shareholder .

The broad area dealing with the way in which a company behaves towards, and conducts business with, its internal and external STAKEHOLDERS , including employees, investors, creditors, customers, and regulators. […]

(1) The general class of financial transactions that a company may consider to alter its structure, operations, or business focus, including MERGER, ACQUISITION , CARVEOUT, DIVESTITURE , RECAPITALIZATION , LEVERAGED […]

The right to exist and do business as a corporation , the right or privilege granted by the state or government to the persons forming an aggregate private corporation , […]

These are the funds that belong to the corporation and are distinct from the funds of a person or persons.