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Semi-plena probatio

Semi-plena probatio, a semi-proof; the testimony of one person, upon which the civilians would not allow any sentence to be founded. See UNUS NULLUS RULE.

but intermedia; neither is it a substantive clause of itself, but it is rather to usher in the sentence of another, and to particularize that which was too general before, or distribute that which was too gross,

Rigorous imprisonment for life

for life, means if a portion of the period of transportation for life is to be treated as sentence of rigorous imprisonment for the same term, naturally, the entire transportation period is to be treated as 'rigorous

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Right to life

life cannot be extinguished or taken away as, for example, by the imposition and execution of the death sentence, except according to procedure established by law. That is but one aspect of the right of life. An

Review, Commission of

Review, Commission of, a commission which was sometimes granted in extra ordinary cases, to revise the sentence of the Court of Delegates, when it was apprehended they had been led into a material error. The

Reddendo singula singulis

Reddendo singula singulis, the method of con-struction applied in such a sentence as this, 'If any one shall draw or load any sword or gun'; the word 'draw' is applied

Justifiable homicide

two of them to kill a boy to feed upon his body. The prisoners in this case were sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to six months' imprisonment.

Rectum, stare ad

Rectum, stare ad, to stand trial, or abide by the sentence of the court.

Public Worship Regulation Act, 1874

Habeas Corpus granted by the Court of Appeal. The Rev. S.F. Green, however, was imprisoned by a valid sentence, and discharged only upon his benefice becoming void (see s. 13 of the Act). See WORSHIP.

Proposition

Proposition, a single logical sentence.

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