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  • ARRESTOhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARRESTO

    fatto super bonis Mercatorum Alienigenorum, etc.,is a Writ which lies for a Denizen against the Goods of Strangers of another Country found within this Kingdom, in Recompense of Goods taken from him in that Country, after he has been denied Restitution...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ADDICTIOhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/ADDICTIO

    ADDICTIO, Addiction, in Roman Law, is a transferring or passing over goods to another; whether by sentence of a court, or in the way of sale, to the highest bidder. See ALIENATION. The word stands opposed to Abdicatio, or Abdication. See ABDICATION,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Law

  • ALLOTTINGhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/commerce/ALLOTTING

    or Allotment of Goods, in Matters of Commerce, is when a Ship's Cargo is divided into several Parts, to be bought by divers Persons, whose Names are Wrote on as many Pieces of Paper, which are applied by an indifferent Person to the several Lots or...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Commerce

  • VIEW OF KNOWLEDGEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/view-of-knowledge

    Disseisin, Abatement. Surrender, Discontinuance, Disclaimer, Forfeiture, Resignation, Deprivation, Lapse,&c. Or Personal, as Goods, Chattels, Emblements, Annuity, Debts, Specialty, Recognizance, &c. Acquired by Succession, Heriot, Mortuary, Heir Loom....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Introduction

  • ASSURANCEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/ASSURANCE

    from Fire—As, the Sun- Fire Office, the Hand-in-Hand Fire Office; the Phoenix Office, &c. some for Houses, others for Goods; and some for both. We have also Assurances for Life, in Virtue whereof, when the Person assured dies, a Sum of Money becomes...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Law

  • DAMPShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/DAMPS

    in Natural History,are noxious Steams,or Exhalations, frequently sound in close, subterraneous Places, particularly Mines, Pitts, Cellars, &c. For the Rationale of the Effects of Damps, See POISONS and MEPHITES. The Damps in Mines are of 4 Kinds : The...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ANANAShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/natural-history/ANANAS

    ANANAS, in Natural History, by some called Nanas, by others Guaynabo, and by us popularly the Pine-Apple on account of the resemblance it bears to the Cones of Pines or Firs; is a fine Indian Fruit, which grows on a Plant like the Fig-tree, and of the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Natural History

  • ARABIChttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARABIC

    ARABIC, Arabicus, something that relates to Arabia, or the Arabs. Arabic, or Arabic Language, is a Branch or Dialect of the Hebrew. See LANGUAGE and HEBREW. Father Angelo de St. Joseph speaks much of the Beauty and Copiousness of the Arabic. He assures...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ARCHITECTONIChttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARCHITECTONIC

    ARCHITECTONIC, that which builds a thing up regularly, according to the nature and intentions thereof. Thus, that plastic power, spirit, or whatever else it bewhich hatches the ova of females into living creaturesof the same species, is by some called...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ACONITEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ACONITE

    ACONITE, Aconitum, a plant famous among the Ancients, both in quality of a Poison and a Remedy. See POISON. The ancient Botanists give the name Aconite to several plants of different kinds. One species they called Lycoctonum, Austerit, Wolfsbane, or...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ATARAXYhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ATARAXY

    ATARAXY, Ataraxia, a term much used by the Stoics, to denote that calmness and tranquillity of mind, and that firmness of judgment which sets us free from any agitations or emotions arising from self-opinion, and the knowledge we imagine ourselves...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ANTHORAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/physics/ANTHORA

    ANTHORA, or Healing Wolfs-bane, a Species of Aconite, whose Root is useful in Physic; being reputed a good Antidote, and a certain Counterpoison to the Chora, whence its Denomination Anthora. See ACONITE. The Root contains a great deal of volatile Salt...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Physics

  • ALBIGENSEShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/geography/ALBIGENSES

    ALBIGENSES, a Sect or Party of Reformers about Toulouse, and the Albigenses, in Languedoc; who, in the XIIth Century, became remarkable for their opposition to the Discipline and Ceremonies of the Church of Rome. See REFORMATION. They were also known by...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Geography

  • ACCLAMATIONhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ACCLAMATION

    ACCLAMATION is a confused noise or shout of joy by which the public express their applause, esteem, or approbation of anything. These were formerly used in churches as well as theaters, and the bishops and other ecclesiastical officers were elected by...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ASSAYhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ASSAY

    ASSAY, or Essay, or Say, in Coinage, etc. the Proof or Trial of the Goodness, Purity, Value, etc. of Gold, Silver, or other Metals. See GOLD, SILVER, METAL, etc. The Methods of Assaying, or making Assays, see under the Article ESSAY. Assay of Weights...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ANCHORhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ANCHOR

    ANCHOR, an Instrument used at Sea, and in Rivers; to retain and fasten a Vessel by. See SHIP. An Anchor is a large strong piece of Iron, crooked at one End, and formed into two Barbs, resembling a Hook; fastened at the other end by a Cable. See CABLE,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ALE-TASTERhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ALE-TASTER

    ALE-TASTER, is an Officer appointed, and sworn in every Court-Leet, to look that there be a due Size and Goodness of Bread, Ale, and Beer, sold within the Jurisdiction of the Leet. See ASSIZE, &c. ALE-TASTER

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ATTRIBUTEShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/logics/ATTRIBUTES

    ATTRIBUTES, in Logic, is an Epithet given to any Subject; Or it is any predicate thereof; or whatever may be affirmed or denied of any thing. See SUBJECT, PREDICATE, etc. Every Proposition consists of a Subject, an Attribute, and a Conjunctive Particle....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Logics

  • Lawhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law

    Disseisin, Abatement. Surrender, Discontinuance, Disclaimer, Forfeiture, Resignation, Deprivation, Lapse,&c. Or Personal, as Goods, Chattels, Emblements, Annuity, Debts, Specialty, Recognizance, &c. Acquired by Succession, Heriot, Mortuary, Heir Loom....

    • Type: Category

  • AGENThttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/physics/AGENT

    established in trading cities to handle matters between merchants related to bills of exchange and buying and selling goods. These are analogous to what are known as Exchange-Brokers in other contexts. See BROKER and EXCHANGE. Agent and Patient in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Physics
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