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Sadducize

To adopt the principles of the Sadducees

in respect of the child, Humphereys v. Polak and Wife, (1901) 2 KB 385, but sine the (English) Adoption of Children Act, 1926 (c. 29), an adoption order may be made affecting such child. See ADOPTION. A

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Son

not only the natural son but also son's son, namely, the grandchild, and where the personal law permits adoption, it also includes an adopted son. Even illegitimate son may be treated as legitimate, as for example, the

Lighting and Watching Act, 1833

39), employment, and dismissal of watchmen or constables therein. The Act may be abandoned in three years after adoption (s. 15). The Act was repealed as to the metropolis by the (English) Sanitary Act, 1866 (29 &

Calendar

5 hours, 48', 45', 30'; the lunar year of 354 days, 3 hours, 48', 38', 12'. The Mohammedans adopt the lunar year. The solar year, calculated by the ancient Egyptians, has undergone various corrections and denominations. The

Progressive party

was chosen at the meeting held on Aug 7 1912 when the candidates were nominated and the platform adopted It was also known as the Bull Moose Party Among the chief articles in the platform are those

Due process of law

fair trial, with opportunity to be heard, Thomas v. Baptiste (PC), (1999) 3 WLR 249. Is a concept adopted by the American Constitution the process of law which hears before it condemns; judiciary can declare a law

Libraries (Public)

53), amended in the following year by 56 & 57 Vict. c.11, which allowed the Act to be adopted in urban districts by the urban authorities instead of by direct popular vote. In rural parishes the parish

estoppel

: equitable estoppel in this entry compare waiver equitable estoppel : an estoppel that prevents a person from adopting a new position that contradicts a previous position maintained by words, silence, or actions when allowing the new

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