used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It is not necessary that the law expressly prohibit or enjoin an act.
(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 “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
bonas
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From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
confined by bonds
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
CommentariesnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteriz/
plural of “commentary” — a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
contranounUS /ˈkɑːntrə/
a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
contravenes
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From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
debauching
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From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
enactmentsnounUS /ˌeˈnæktmənts/
plural of “enactment” — the passing of a law by a legislative body
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
enjoinverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪn/
issue an injunction
From this reading It is not necessary that the law expressly prohibit or enjoin an act.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading It is not necessary that the law expressly prohibit or enjoin an act.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
for this reason
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
immoraladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrəl/
deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
moresnounUS /ˈmɔːreɪz/
(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is not necessary that the law expressly prohibit or enjoin an act.
not any; not one
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
offendsverbUS /əˈfendz/
third-person singular of “offend” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
originatingverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
prohibitverbUS /proʊˈhɪbət/
command against
From this reading It is not necessary that the law expressly prohibit or enjoin an act.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
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 “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
turpitudenounUS /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/
a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
validadjectiveUS /ˈvælɪd/
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading “It is said that the object of all law is to suppress vice, and to promote the general welfare of society, and it does not give its assistance to persons to enforce a demand originating in their breach or violation of its principles and enactments.
violatesverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪts/
third-person singular of “violate” — fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Hence contracts having an illegal or immoral consideration, or tending to the violation of law or the debauching of public morals, are held to be _contra bonas mores_, and are void.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
at the time that
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “'No people,' declares Chancellor Kent in his _Commentaries_, 'are bound or ought to enforce or hold valid in their courts of justice any contract which is injurious to the public rights or offends their morals or contravenes their policy or violates a public law.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The law, being for the welfare and the protection of human society, refuses to recognize and enforce certain contracts had among its citizens, when those contracts are founded in moral turpitude or inconsistent with the good order or solid interests of society.
