Double

1.

By two married persons:as, double adultery, q. v. 3. On behalf of each of two parties: as, a double agency.

See Broker.

3.

For the same cause of action: as, a double arrest, q. v.; double punishment, or satisfaction, q. v. 4. Twofold: as, a contingency with a double aspect, q. v. 5. Upon the same subjdct-matter, twice over: as, a double assessment or taxation.

See Tax, 3. 6.

Twice the original: as, double costs, q. v. 7. Increased by the court, over the actual amount: as, double damages.

8.

For, by, or from two persons; opposed to single: as, a double deed.

9.

Additional; upon the same property, against the same risks, and for the same person; as, double insurance, q. v. 10. Second, duplicated: as, a double payment.

11.

Twice the original or true amount: as, a double penalty, q. v. 13. Containing two or more distinct causes of action or defense: as, double pleading.

See Duplicity. 'Broom, Max. 289, 890; 4 B. & C. 652; 1 M. & S. 853. 13.

Permissive and commissive: as, double waste, q. v.