restraints and detainments of all kings, princes, and people of what nation, condition, or quality soever — A familiar clause in marine insurance policies by way of an extension of the coverage and in bills of lading and charter parties by way of stating an excuse for nonperformance of the contract. Anno: 137 ALR 1241; 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1323.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
restraints of kings — A clause in a marine insurance policy extending the coverage to captures, seizures, and detentions by the commissioned officers and agents of a sovereign or sovereign power. McCargo v New Orleans Insurance Co. (La) 10 Rob 180. See restraints and… … Ballentine's law dictionary
arrests of princes — See restraints of princes … Ballentine's law dictionary
detainment of princes — See restraints of princes … Ballentine's law dictionary
Duchies in Sweden — Dukes Eugen of Närke, Wilhelm of Södermanland and Carl of West Gothland in their coronets attend the 1905 opening of parliament in the Throne Room of Stockholm Palace … Wikipedia
detention — Holding one arrested on a charge of crime. Wong Wing v United States, 163 US 228, 235, 41 L Ed 140, 142, 16 S Ct 977. See commitment; detainment of vessel; restraints of kings; restraints of princes … Ballentine's law dictionary
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
restraint — Confinement, abridgment, or limitation. Prohibition of action; holding or pressing back from action. Hindrance, confinement, or restriction of liberty. Obstruction, hindrance or destruction of trade or commerce. See restraint of trade stop. @… … Black's law dictionary
education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… … Universalium
