In ecclesiastical law . These were originally persons whom, in the ancient episcopal synods, the bishops were wont to summon out of each parish to give informa- tion of the […]

An agreement between a property owner and the railroad where a track has been built on the persons property and not the railroads property.

A walk for foot passengers at the side of a street or road. See Kohlhof v. Chicago, 192 111. 249, 01 N. E. 440, S5 Am. St. Rep. 335 ; […]

A short rail road track that connects a wharehouse or a factory to the main line by pulling a switch.

An obsolete form of the word “scion,” meaning offspring or descendant Co. Litt 123a.

Span. In Spanish law. A slave. Las Partidas , pt 4, tit. 21, 1. 1.

Span. Seven parts. See LAS PARTIDAS .

Lat. In Roman law. Marks or signs of abbreviation used in writing. Cod. 1, 17, 11, 13.

When a bill of exchange is expressed to be payable “at sight,” It means on presentment to the drawee. See Campbell v. French, 0 Term, 212.

A bill that must be paid to the hold when presented.

In old English law , a seal, or a contracted or abbreviated signature used as a seal.

Lat. In old English law . , A seal; originally and properly a seal impressed upon wax. Sigillum est cera impressa, quia cera sine impressione non est sigillum. A seal […]

1. The Greek symbol for sigma that represents a sum ot total operation.2. See also six sigma.

To affix one’s name to a writing or instrument , for the purpose of authenti- cating it, or to give it effect as one’s act To “sign” is merely to […]

In English law . The signature or subscription of the king is termed his ” sign-manual .” There is this difference between what the sovereign does under the sign manual […]

1. General. An electronic, acoustic or visual means that is used in transmitting an piece of information .2. Telecommunications . Energy that is applied to a circuit that makes it […]

1. Communication . The ratio between all information sent to the usefil information that has been received.2. Quality control. The size of n experimental effect that is greater than the […]

Lat. In the civil law . A signet-ring; a seal-ring. Dig. 50, 16, 74.

A person who places their signature on an agrrement that causes them to be bound by the terms of it.

In ecclesiastical law . The name of a sort of rescript, without seal, containing the supplication, the signature of the pope or his delegate, and the grant of a pardon. […]

The conformation by the bank that a signature from a customer is authentic and valid.

an expression that denotes that a document has been executed properly.

An acknowledge that the document being referred to was executed properly by the intended body, place securely in an envelope and handed to the intended recipient.

A seal commonly used for the sign manual of the sovereign. Wharton. The signet is also used for the purpose of civil justice in Scotland. Bell.

A standard or benchmark used to determine whether variances are significant or not significant.