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Justices
the peace. [(English) Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act, 1919, s. 1] The office of Justice of the Peace subsists during the pleasure of the Crown, and is determinable (1) by express writ under the Great Seal; (2) by writ of
Governor
more than one State, Constitution of India, Art. 153. The Governor is appointed by the President; holds office during the pleasure of President; the normal term is five years, Constitution of India, Arts. 155 and 156(1)(3). Is the Chief
Town Clerk
of a municipal borough to manage their legal business. He may not be a councillor, and holds office during the pleasure of the council. In case of his illness or absence, the council may appoint a deputy, (English) Municipal
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Will, Estate at
Will, Estate at. This estate entitled the grantee or lessee to the possession of land during the pleasure of both the grantor and himself, yet it creates no sure or durable right, and is bounded by
Steward of manor
always appoint by deed under their corporate seal. The appointment of a steward is generally during the lord's pleasure; it may, however, be for years or for life, forfeitable by abuser, misuser, nonuser, or refuser. The steward's
Keeper of the Queen's prison
of the Queen's prison. This officer was appointed by the Secretary of State for the Home Department during pleasure, Abolished 25 & 26 Vict. c. 104.
Sentence of death, Recording of
age of eighteen, but in lieu thereof the Court shall sentence him to be detained during His Majesty's pleasure, and, if so sentenced, he shall, notwithstanding anything in the other provisions of this Act, be liable to
Reduction in rank
Vol. 5, p. 1. Reduction in rank, in England, all servants of the Crown hold office during to the pleasure of the Crown; can be dismissed at any time without showing any cause, A Commentary on the Constitution
Lunatic
person found on arraignment to be insane by verdict of a jury may be detained during his Majesty's pleasure, as is also the case with a prisoner found guilty but insane. The Home Secretary may order insane
Act of Settlement
them. (iii.) Judges should hold office quamdiu se bene gesserint (during good behaviour), i.e., not at the King's pleasure, and should be removable upon the address of both Houses of Parliament. Substantially re-enacted by s. 5 of
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