translation, n. 1. The transformation of language from one form to another; esp., the systematic rendering of the language of a book, document, or speech into another language. “Generally speaking, a translation need not consist of transferring from one language into another; it may apply to the expression of the same thoughts in other words […]
Anglicé (ang-gl[schwa]-see), adv. [French] In English. • This term formerly appeared in pleadings to signal an English translation or restatement of a previous Latin word or phrase (panis, Anglicé, bread).
A term of art formerly required to transfer complete title (a fee simple absolute) to real estate [A conveys Blackacre to B and his heirs]. • This phrasing originated in the translation of a Law French phrase used in medieval grants (a lui et a ses heritiers pour toujours “to him and his heirs forever”).
A copyrightable work produced either by an employee within the scope of employment or by an independent contractor under a written agreement; esp., a work specially ordered or commissioned for use as (1) a contribution to a collective work, (2) a translation, (3) a supplementary work, (4) a part of a movie or other audiovisual
against the form of the statute. Contrary to the statutory requirements. • This formal phrase, which traditionally concludes an indictment, indicates that the conduct alleged contravenes the cited statute and therefore constitutes a criminal offense. In modern contexts, the full conclusion often reads: “against the form of the statute in such case made and provided.”
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noverint universi per praesentes (noh-v[schwa]-r[schwa]nt yoo-ni-v[schwa]r-sI p[schwa]r pri-zen-teez). [Latin] Know all men by these presents. • This is a formal phrase once found at the beginning of deeds of release. In translation, the phrase still sometimes appears on various types of legal documents. See KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; PATEAT UNIVERSIS PER PRAESENTES.
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Archaionomia (ahr-kee-[schwa]-noh-mee-[schwa]). A Latin translation of Saxon laws, published in 1568 by William Lambarde.
euthanasia (yoo-th[schwa]-nay-zh[schwa]), n. The act or practice of killing or bringing about the death of a person who suffers from an incurable disease or condition, esp. a painful one, for reasons of mercy. • Euthanasia is sometimes regarded by the law as second-degree murder, manslaughter, or criminally negligent homicide. In 2001, the Netherlands became the
presents, n. pl. Archaic. The instrument under consideration. • This is usu. part of the phrase these presents, which is part of the longer phrase know all men by these presents (itself a loan translation from the Latin noverint universi per praesentes). See KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS.