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	QUACK . One, who, without sufficient knowledge, study or previous preparation, and without the diploma of some colle
	QUADRANS , civil law. The fourth part of the whole. Hence the heir exquad rante; that is to say, the fourth-part of the
	QUADRANT . In angular measures, a quadrant is equal to ninety degrees. Vide Measure.
	QUADRIENNIUM UTILE , Scotch law. The four years of a minor between his age of twenty-one and twenty-five years, are so called. 2.
	QUADRIPARTITE . Having four parts, or divided into four parts; as, this indenture quadripartite made between A B, of the one
	QUADROON. A person who is descended from a white person, and another person who has an equal mixture of the European and
	QUADRUPLICATION , pleading. Formerly this word was used instead of surrebutter. 1 Bro. Civ. Law, 469, n.
	QUAE EST EADEM, pleading. Which is the same. 2. When the defendant in trespass justifies, that the trespass justified in the p
	QUAERE , practice. A word frequently used to denote that an inquiry ought to be made of a doubtful thing. 2 Lill. Ab.
	QUAERENS NON INVENIT PLEGIUM, practice. The plaintiff has not found pledge. The return made by the sheriff to a writ directed to him with th
	QUAESTIO , Rom. civ. law. A sort of commission (ad quaerendum) to inquire into some criminal matter given to a magistra
	QUAESTOR . The name of a magistrate of ancient Rome.
	QUAKERS . A sect of Christians. 2. Formerly they were much persecuted on account of their peaceable principles which f
	QUALIFICATION . Having the requisite qualities for a thing; as, to be president of the United States, the candidate must pos
	QUALIFIED . This term is frequently used in law. A man hag a qualified property in animals ferae naturae, while they rem
	QUALIFIED FEE , estates. One which has a qualification subjoined to it, and which must be determined whenever the qualificat
	QUALIFIED INDORSEMENT . A transfer of a bill of exchange or promissory note to an indorsee, without any liability to the indorser; t
	QUALITY , persons. The state or condition of a person. 2. Two contrary qualities cannot be in the same person at the s
	QUALITY , pleading. That which distinguishes one thing from another of the same kind. 2. It is in general necessary, w
	QUAMDIU SE BENE GESSERIT . As long as he shall behave himself well. A clause inserted in commissions, when such instruments were writte
	QUANDO ACCIDERENT , pleading, practice. When they may happen. When a de-fendant, executor, or administrator pleads plene adminis
	QUANTI MINORIS . The name of a particular action in Louisiana. An action quanti minoris is one brought for the reduction of t
	QUANTITY, pleading. That which is susceptible of measure. 2. It is a general rule that, when the declaration alleges an
	QUANTUM DAMNIFICATUS , equity practice. An issue directed by a court of equity to be tried in a court of law, to ascertain by a tri
	QUANTUM MERUIT , pleading. As much as he has deserved. When a person employs another to do work for him, without any agreemen
	QUANTUM VALEBAT , pleading. As much as it was worth. When goods are sold, without specifying any price, the law implies a prom
	QUARANTINE , commerce, crim. law. The space of forty days, or a less quantity of time, during which the crew of a ship or
	QUARANTINE , inheritances, rights. The space of forty days during which a widow has a right to remain in her late hushand
	QUARE , pleadings. Wherefore. This word is sometimes used in the writ in certain actions, but is inadmissible in a m
	QUARE CLAUSUM FREGIT . Wherefore he broke the close. In actions of trespass to real estate the defendant is charged with breaking t
	QUARE EJECIT INFRA TERMINUM . Wherefore did he eject within the term. The name of a writ which lies for a 1essee, who has been turned out
	QUARE IMPEDIT , Eng. eccl. law. The name of a writ directed by the king to the sheriff, by which he is required to command c
	QUARE OBSTRUXIT . The name of a writ formerly used in favor of one who having a right to pass through his neighbor's grounds,
	QUARREL . A dispute; a difference. In law, particularly in releases, which are taken most Bly against the releasor, wh
	QUARRY . A place whence stones are dug for the purpose of being employed in building, making roads, and the like. 2.
	QUART , measures. A quart is a liquid measure containing one-fourth part of a gallon.
	QUARTER . A measure of length, equal to four inches. Vide Measure.
	QUARTER DAY . One of the four days of the year on which rent payable quarterly becomes due.
	QUARTER DOLLAR , money. A silver coin of the United States of the value of twenty-five cents. 2. It weighs one hundred and th
	QUARTER EAGLE , money. A gold coin of the United States of the value of two dollars and a half. 2. It weighs sixty-four and
	QUARTER SEAL . The seal kept by the director of the chancery in Scotland is so called. It is in the shape and impression of
	QUARTER SESSIONS. A court bearing this name, mostly invested with the trial of criminals. It takes its name from sitting quarter
	QUARTER YEAR . In the computation of time, a quarter year consists of ninety-one days. Co. Litt. 135 b; 2 Roll. Ab. 521, l.
	QUARTERING OF SOLDIERS . The constitution of the United States, Amendm. art. 3, provides that "no soldier shall in time of peace be q
	QUARTEROON . One who has had one of his grand parents of the black or African race.
	QUARTO DIE POST . The fourth day inclusive after the return day of the writ is so called. This is the day of appearance given
	QUASI . A Latin word in frequent use in the civil law signifying as if, almost. It marks the resemblance, and suppos
	QUASI CORPORATIONS . This term is applied to such bodies or municipal socie-ties, which, though not vested with the general power
	QUASI DELICT , civil law. An act whereby a person, without malice, but by fault, negligence or imprudence not legally excus
	QUASI OFFENCES , torts, civil law. Those acts which, although not committed by the persons responsible for them, are by impli
	QUASI PARTNERS . Partners of lands, goods, or chattels, who are not actual partners, are sometimes so called. Poth. De Societ
	QUASI POSTHUMOUS CHILD , civil law. One who, born during the life of his grand father, or other male ascendant, was not his heir at t
	QUASI PURCHASE . This term is used in the civil law to denote that a thing is to be considered as purchased from the presumed
	QUASI TRADITION , civil law. A term used to designate that a person is in the use of the property of another, which the latter
	QUASI-AFINITY . A term used in the civil law to designate the affinity which exists between two persons, one of whom has bee
	QUASI-CONTRACTUS . A term used in the civil law. A quasi-contract is the act of a person, permitted by law, by which he obligat
	QUATUORVIRI . Among the Romans these were magistrates who had the care and inspection of roads. Dig. 1, 2, 3, 30.
	QUAY , estates. A wharf at which to load or land goods, sometimes spelled key. 2. In its enlarged sense the word qu
	QUE EST MESME . Which is the same. Vide Quce est eadem.
	QUE ESTATE . These words literally translated signify quem statum, or which estate. At common law, it is a plea by which
	QUEAN . A worthless woman a strumpet. The meaning of this word, which is now seldom used, is said not to be well asc
	QUEEN . There are several kinds of queens in some countries. 1. Queen regnant, is a woman who possesses in her own r
	QUERELA . An action preferred in any court of justice, in which the plaintiff was called querens or complainant, and h
	QUESTION , evidence. An interrogation put to a witness, requesting him to declare the truth of certain facts as far as
	QUESTION , practice. A point on which the parties are not agreed, and which is submitted to the decision of a judge and
	QUESTION , punishment, crm. law. A means sometimes employed, in some countries, by means of torture, to compel supposed
	QUESTOR or QUAESTOR , civil law. A name which was given to two distinct classes of Roman officers. One of which was called quaesto
	QUI TAM , remedies. Who as well. When a statute imposes a penalty, for the doing or not doing an act, and gives that p
	QUIA , pleadings. Because. This word is considered a term of affirmation. It is sufficiently direct and positive fo
	QUIA EMPTORES . A name sometimes given to the English Statute of Westminster, 3, 13 Edw. I., c. 1, from its initial words. 2
	QUIA TIMET , remedies. Because he fears. According to Lord Coke, "there be six writs of law that may be maintained quia t
	QUIBBLE . A slight difficulty raised without necessity or propriety; a cavil. 2. No justly eminent member of the bar w
	QUICK WITH CHILD, or QUICKENING , med. jurisp. The motion of the foetus, when felt by the mother, is called quickening, and the mother is then
	QUID PRO QUO . This phrase signifies verbatim, what for what. It is applied to the consideration of a contract. See Co. Lit
	QUIDAM , French law. Some, one; somebody. This Latin word is used to express an unknown person, or one who cannot be
	QUIET ENJOYMENT . In leases there are frequently covenants by which the lessor agrees that the lessee shall peaceably enjoy th
	QUIETUS , Eng. law. A discharge; an acquittance. 2. It is an instrument by the clerk of the pipe, and auditors in the
	QUIT CLAIM , contracts. A release or acquittal of a man from all claims which the releasor has against him.
	QUIT CLAIM , conveyancing. By the laws of Connecticut, it is the common practice there for the owner of land to execute a
	QUIT RENT . A rent paid by the tenant of the freehold, by which he goes quit and free; that is, discharged from any othe
	QUlNTAL . A weight of one hundred pounds
	QUlNTO EXACTUS , Eng. law. The fifth call or last requisition of a defendant sued to outlawry.
	QUO ANIMO . The intent; the mind with which a thing has been done; as, the quo animo with which the words were spoken ma
	QUO MlNUS . The name of a writ. In England, when the king's debtor is sued in the court of the exchequer, he may sue out
	QUO WARRANTO , remedies. By what authority or warrant. The name of a writ issued in the name of a government against any pe
	QUOAD HOC . As to this; with respect to this. A term frequently used to signify, as to the thing named, the law is so an
	QUOD COMPUTET . The name of an interlocutory judgment in an action of account render: also the name of a decree in the case
	QUOD CUM , pleading; It is a general rule in pleading, regulating alike every form of action, that the plaintiff shall
	QUOD DAMNUM , Eng. law. The name of a writ issuing out of and returnable into chancery, directed to the sheriff, commandin
	QUOD EI DEFORCEAT , Engl. law. The name of a writ given by Stat. Westmin. 2, 13 Edw. I. c. 4, to the owners of a particular esta
	QUOD PERMITTAT , Engl. law. That he permit. The name of a writ which lies for the heir of him who is disseised of his common
	QUOD PERMITTAT PROSTERNERE , Engl. law. That he give leave to demolish. The name of a writ which commands the defendant to permit the pla
	QUOD PROSTRAVIT . The name of a judgment upon an indictment for a nuisance, that the defendant abate such nuisance.
	QUOD RECUPERET . That he recover. The form of a judgment that the plaintiff do recover. See Judgment quod recuperet.
	QUORUM . Used substantively, quorum signifies the number of persons belonging to a legislative assembly, a corporatio
	QUOT , Scotch law. The twentieth part of the movables, computed without computation of debts, was so called. 2. For
	QUOTA . That part which each one is to bear of some expense; as, his quota of this debt; that is, his proportion of
	QUOTATION , practice. The allegation of some authority or case, or passage of some law, in support of a position which i
	QUOTATION , rights. The transcript of a part of a book or writing from a book or paper into another. 2. If the quotation
	QUOUSQUE . A Latin adverb, which signifies how long, how far, until. 2. In old conveyances it is used as a word of limi

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