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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

  • 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

  • ARMhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARM

    ARM, Brachium, a part of the human Body, terminating at one End in the Shoulder, and at the other in the Hand. See BODY, SHOULDER, etc. Among Physicians, the Arm only includes that part between the Shoulder and the Elbow; the rest, from the Elbow to the...

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • ADVOWhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/ADVOW

    the substantive Defavohamentum, for a disavowing, or refusing to avow. The original use of the word was this:—When stolen goods were bought by one, and sold to another, it was lawful for the rightful owner to take them wherever they were found; and he...

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

  • 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

  • ASSETShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/ASSETS

    the lands which descend to his heir, are assets real. See REAL. Where he dies possessed of any personal estate, the goods which come to the hands of the executor, are assets personal. See PERSONAL. Of real assets there are two sorts, per descent, and...

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

  • ALMONERhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ALMONER

    ALMS.The Lord Almoner, or Lord High Almoner, is an Ecclesiastical Officer, who has the Forfeiture of all Deodands, and the Goods of Felons de se, which he is to dispose of to the Poor. See DEODAND.He had likewise, by an ancient Custom, a Privilege to...

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

  • APPRAISEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/APPRAISE

    to rate, value, or set a Price on Goods, by a Person who is a competent Judge, and is authorized thereto. The Word is derived from the French apprécier, which signifies the same thing: Hence we also say an Appraiser, a Sworn Appraiser, an Appraisement,...

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

  • AGREEMENThttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/AGREEMENT

    three sorts. The first, an Agreement executed at the Beginning; mention’d in the Stat. of 25 Edw. III. which says, "That the Goods bought by Forestallers, being thereof attainted, shall be forfeited to the King; if the Buyer thereof has made Gree with...

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