Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
orphan's court — noun : a court existing in some states of the United States originally established to probate wills and grant letters of administration, appoint guardians for minors, and protect orphans and their property and now usually given additional probate … Useful english dictionary
orphan's court — noun Date: 1713 a probate court with jurisdiction in some states over the affairs of minors and the administration of estates … New Collegiate Dictionary
Orphan — Or phan, n. [L. orphanus, Gr. ?, akin to L. orbus. Cf. {Orb} a blank window.] A child bereaved of both father and mother; sometimes, also, a child who has but one parent living. [1913 Webster] {Orphans court} (Law), a court in some of the States… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Orphan film — For the film, see Orphan (film). An orphan film is a motion picture work that has been abandoned by its owner or copyright holder; also, any film that has suffered neglect. Contents 1 History 2 Definition 3 Movement … Wikipedia
ORPHAN, ORPHANAGE — Treatment of Orphans Communal concern for orphaned children has deep roots in Jewish tradition, and numerous biblical commandments stress the importance of providing for them. Along with the widow (almanah), resident alien (ger), and Levite… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
court — A space which is uncovered, but which may be partly or wholly inclosed by buildings or walls. When used in connection with a street, indicates a short street, blind alley, or open space like a short street inclosed by dwellings or other buildings … Black's law dictionary
court — A space which is uncovered, but which may be partly or wholly inclosed by buildings or walls. When used in connection with a street, indicates a short street, blind alley, or open space like a short street inclosed by dwellings or other buildings … Black's law dictionary
Orphan's Benefit — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Orphan s Benefit est le nom anglophone de deux courts métrages de Mickey Mouse. Le Gala des orphelins sorti en 1934. Mickey bienfaiteur, le remake en… … Wikipédia en Français
Orphan's Picnic — Partie de campagne (Disney) Partie de campagne est un dessin animé de Mickey Mouse produit par Walt Disney pour United Artists et sorti le 15 février 1936. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Commentaires … Wikipédia en Français
Surrogate Court — A Surrogate Court is a specialized court which deals with matters of probate and the administration of estates. Sometimes referred to as Probate Court, such courts consider only those cases that deal with the distribution of deceased persons… … Wikipedia
