Search Results for: INCHOATE

inchoate

inchoate (in-koh-it), adj. Partially completed or imperfectly formed; just begun. Cf. CHOATE. — inchoateness, n. “The word ‘inchoate,’ not much used in ordinary discourse, means ‘just begun,’ ‘undeveloped.’ The common law has given birth to three general offences which are usually termed ‘inchoate’ or ‘preliminary’ crimes — attempt, conspiracy, and incitement. A principal feature of

inchoate Read More »

inchoate dower

inchoate dower 初始寡妇产;亡夫遗产享有权 丈夫生存期间妻子对于他所有的土地所享有的一种将来的权利。这种权利在丈夫死后即成为寡妇的继承遗产权〔right of dower〕。它不是基于合同而是基于法律,且不能由丈夫单方转让,但妻子若同意放弃,则此权利可以丧失。 (=dower inchoate; inchoate right of dower) (→dower)

inchoate dower Read More »

inchoate offense

A step toward the commission of another crime, the step in itself being serious enough to merit punishment. • The three inchoate offenses are attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation. The term is sometimes criticized (see quot. below). — Also termed anticipatory offense; inchoate crime; preliminary crime. [Cases: Conspiracy 23.1; Criminal Law 44. C.J.S. Conspiracy §§ 98,

inchoate offense Read More »

Scroll to Top