Nitialia’' Testimont

Scotch law. Before a witness can be examined inchief, he may be examined with regard to his. disposition, whether he bear good or ill will towards either ofthe parties; whether he has been prompted what to say; whether. he bas received a btibe, and the like. This previous examination, which somewhat regembles our voir dire is called initiakta testimonis. - INITIATIVE, French law. The name given to the important prerogative given by the charte conatituttonelle, art. 16, to the king to propose through his ministers - projects of laws. 1 Toull. n. 39.