Conviction - Law Dictionary Search Results

Palindrome

A word verse or sentence that is the same when read backward or forward as madam Hannah or Lewd did I live amp

Opinion

That which is opined a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence belief stronger than impression less strong than positive knowledge settled judgment in regard to

Palilogy

The repetition of a word or part of a sentence for the sake of greater emphasis as ldquoThe living the living he shall praise theerdquo

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juvenile-adult reformatory which was opened at Borstal, near Rochester, in 1901, by utilizing a portion of the existing convict prison for the purpose. Power to establish Borstal Institutions is given by s. 4 of the (English) Prevention

Birth, Concealing

that if any woman tried for the murder of a child is acquitted thereof, she can lawfully be convicted of concealment of birth if there is evidence of that offence. The (English) Infanticide Act, 1922, s. 1(4),

Blasphemy

true, or the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be of divine authority,' and is convicted thereof on indictment by the oath of two or more credible witnesses. The punishment is, for a first

Clergy

in matters of ritual; and the (English) Clergy Discipline Act, 1892 (55 & 56 Vict. c. 32), for convictions for crimes or for immoralities therein described: see, e.g., Bishop of Lincoln v. Wakeford, 1921 (1) AC 813.

Brothel

Act, 1872. A woman who keeps a house for the purpose of prostitution with herself alone cannot be convicted of keeping a brothel, Singleton v. Ellison, (1895) 1 QB 607. Includes any house, room, [conveyance] or place

Calendar of prisoners

62 of the (English) Prison Act, 1865 (28 & 29 Vict. c. 126). The judge's copy shows previous convictions. It is usual for the judge, but not obligatory upon him, to sign the calendar at the conclusion

Clerico convicto commisso gaol' in defectu ordinarii deliberando

Clerico convicto commisso gaol' in defectu ordinarii deliberando, an ancient writ, that lay for the delivery to his ordinary, of

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