Category Archives: “Legally” Defined Words

The following definitions for “marriage” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):     (Ballantine’s) An institution; the foundation of the family and of society … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “residence” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):     (Ballantine’s) A term of dual meaning, sometimes meaning a temporary, permanent, … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “due process” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), & Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition):     (Ballantine’s) DUE PROCESS See due process of law.   DUE PROCESS OF LAW … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “must” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition) & and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):      (Ballantine’s) Indicating compulsion. Ordinarily a mandatory word. [50 Am J1st Stat § 28]. In a statute, calling for substantial rather … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “attorney” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):     (Ballantine’s) ATTORNEY An attorney at law or an attorney in fact. … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “license” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):     (Ballantine’s) Unrestrained conduct. A special privilege, not a right common to … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “permit” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):     (Ballantine’s) Verb: To give permission; to license. To grant leave or … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “oath” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):        (Ballantine’s) A calling on God to witness what is averred … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “taxation” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):       (Ballantine’s)   The assessment and collection of taxes, a power and process by which the … Continue reading →

The following definitions for “honor” are taken from Ballantine’s Law Dictionary (3rd edition), Bouvier’s Law Dictionary (6th edition), Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition), and Webster’s Dictionary (1828):     (Ballantine’s)   Verb: To pay or to accept and pay [UCC … Continue reading →