Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

state categorically

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

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From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

of or belonging to a corporation

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “corporation” — a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “felon” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “franchise” — an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

let have

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

plural of “immunity” — the state of not being susceptible

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

apart from others

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

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From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

an authoritative rule

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

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From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “plaintiff” — a person who brings an action in a court of law

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

with little or no delay

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The plaintiffs have such an interest in this corporation, individually, as they could assert and maintain in a court of law, not as agents of the public, but in their own right.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.

plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading If the other trustees should conspire against any one of them to prevent his equal right and voice in the appointment of a president or professor, or in the passing of any statute or ordinance of the college, he would be entitled to his action, for depriving him of his franchise.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Professor Sullivan says, the term signifies the "_privileges_ that some of the subjects, whether single persons or bodies corporate, have above others by the lawful grant of the king; as the chattels of felons or outlaws, and the lands _and privileges of corporations_."[29] The privilege, then, of being a member of a corporation, under a lawful grant, and of exercising the rights and powers of such member, is such a privilege, _liberty_, or _franchise_, as has been the object of legal protection, and the subject of a legal interest, from the time of Magna Charta to the present moment.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Liberties_ is the term used in Magna Charta as including franchises, privileges, immunities, and all the rights which belong to that class.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Each trustee has a _franchise_, and if he be disturbed in the enjoyment of it, he would have redress, on appealing to the law, as promptly as for any other injury.