one of the Codes of Bankruptcy that provides for debtors to liquidate their assets to creditors as soon as possible.

The aggregate of the moral qualities which belong to and distinguish an individual person ; the general result of the-one’s distinguishing attributes. That moral predisposition or habit, or aggregate of […]

a witness who testifies to the general character and reputation of the person on trial.

the term that determines the nature of matters brought before courts that will decide which jurisdiction should consider the issue.

the statement of the alleged offense that brings a person to court. Also the judges instruction to the jury .

Under the former system of equity practice, this phrase was used to characterize the usual method of taking an account before a master. After the plaintiff had presented his “charge,” […]

Weighty; heavy; penal; expensive. Kelhani.

French term for the representative who is sent to another government as a substitute for the ambassador.

The title of a diplomatic representative of inferior rank. He has not the title or dignity of a minister, though he may be charged with the functions and offices of […]

the part of the accusation that sets out the facts that make up the offense the defendant is being tried for.

In Scots law . A writ commanding a person to enter heir to his predecessor within forty days, otherwise an action to be raised against him as if he had […]

an accounting term where one item is eliminated from an assets list when it is lost or is deemed to be worthless.

A paper kept at a police-station to receive each night the names of the persons brought and given into custody, the nature of the accusation, and the name of the […]

In general. An incumbrance , lien, or burden; an obligation or duty; a liability; an accusation. Darling v. Rogers, 22 Wend. (N. Y.) 491. In contracts. An obligation, binding upon […]

To impose a burden, obligation , or lien; to create a claim against property; to claim, to demand; to accuse; to instruct a jury on matters of law. In the […]

This word, in its ordinary acceptation, as applicable to the imposition of a duty or burden, signifies capable of being charged, subject to be charged, liable to lie charged, or […]

The expenses which have been incurred, or disbursements made, in connection with a contract, suit, or business transaction . Spoken of an action, it is said that the term includes […]

An attorney’s lien , for bis proper compensation , on the fund or judgment which his client has recovered by means of his professional aid and services. Goodrich v. McDonald, […]

Having the character or purpose of a charity, (g. v.)

a gift given in a will to an educational, religious or tax exempt organisation that is free from gain or profit to the giver.

Public or private trust that manages a charity, but is itself not a charitable organization . No trustee, trustor, or member can take monies as pay from the income generated […]

A qualified charitable organization exchanges their revocable transfer of cash or property for the paying of a fixed-sum annuity over the life of one or two persons contributing the cash […]

An insurance policy donated to a charity. The donor receives a tax deduction while the charity can either borrow against the policy’s cash value, or surrender the policy for the […]

One administering a public or private charity; an eleemosynary institution . See People v. Fitch, 10 Misc. Rep. 464, 39 N. Y. Supp. 920; Balch v. Shaw. 174 Mass. 144, […]

an organisation that does not issue stock and there is nothing in its charter that provides for profits or dividends.