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Residence

without the bishop's permission, until the expiration of his licence, nor, if he be non-resident for more than twelve months, interfere with the discharge of the duties of the benefice as entrusted to the curate. Ordinary meaning.--The … grantable by s. 43 for incapacity of mind or body, or illness of wife or child for six months) for more than three months in any year, he shall forfeit, unless resident at some other of his

Paternity

to marry until after the expiration of ten months from her husband's decease, which term was prolonged to twelve by Gratian and Valentinian. The French code has adopted the same rule, viz., after ten months. It was … after the death of her husband, and she is delivered of a child at the expiration of ten months from the death of the first husband, as to the paternity of the child. Blackstone and Coke say,

Drunkenness

offences under s. 12 of the (English) Licensing Act, 1872, or otherwise similarly punishable], and who within the twelve months preceding the date of the commission of the offence has been convicted summarily at least three times … under s. 12 of the (English) Licensing Act, 1872, or otherwise similarly punishable], and who within the twelve months preceding the date of the commission of the offence has been convicted summarily at least three times of

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Criminal Law Amendment Acts, 1885 to 1928 (English)

within which a prosecution can be commenced under s. 5 of the Act of 1885 is extended to twelve months (s. 2) as amended by the 1928 Act. The penalties in summary proceedings against brothel-keepers are increased, … with such an offence. [R. v. Chapman, (1931) 2 KB 606 (a man of twenty-three yeas and six months can avail himself of this defence).] See AGE. The time within which a prosecution can be commenced under

Assessment year

Assessment year, means the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of April every year. [Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (27 of 1957), s. 2 … Assessment year, means the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of April every year. [Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (27 of 1957), s. 2 (d)]

Legacy

Courts. See now (English) County Courts Act, 1934, s. 52. Pecuniary legacies bear interest from the expiration of twelve months from the testator's death; the executor may pay them before, but he is not compelled to do … See now (English) County Courts Act, 1934, s. 52. Pecuniary legacies bear interest from the expiration of twelve months from the testator's death; the executor may pay them before, but he is not compelled to do so.

Treasury Bill

Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1507. Treasury Bills are bills issued by the Treasury payable not later than twelve months after date. (English) Treasury Bills Act, 1877. See FUNDS; EXCHEQUER BILLS. … Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1507. Treasury Bills are bills issued by the Treasury payable not later than twelve months after date. (English) Treasury Bills Act, 1877. See FUNDS; EXCHEQUER BILLS.

Trade marks

offered for sale by the proprietor of the mark. As a rule trade marks must be registered within twelve months after application. After seven years, registration under Part A is conclusive. For the general law relating to … for sale by the proprietor of the mark. As a rule trade marks must be registered within twelve months after application. After seven years, registration under Part A is conclusive. For the general law relating to application,

Stamp duties

ground of absence or insufficiency of stamp upon any instrument executed after 16th May, 1888, and abridged, from twelve months to three, the period after execution of an instrument within which the Commissioners of Inland Revenue might … of absence or insufficiency of stamp upon any instrument executed after 16th May, 1888, and abridged, from twelve months to three, the period after execution of an instrument within which the Commissioners of Inland Revenue might remit

Royal Marriage Act

the Great Seal, unless above the age of twenty-five, in which case the marriage may take place after twelve months' notice, unless disapproved by Parliament. … Great Seal, unless above the age of twenty-five, in which case the marriage may take place after twelve months' notice, unless disapproved by Parliament.

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