second
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)
Definitions from Case Law
From 121 U.S. 1 - Bain Jr · 1887Most cited · 1,797 citing opinions
a change made in the indictment, after it was found, by striking out some words in it, and then proceeding to try the prisoner upon the indictment as thus changed.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
This term, as used in law, may denote either sequence in point of time or inferiority or postponement in respect to rank, lien, order or privilege. As to secend "Co.usin," "Deliverance," "Distress," "Lien," "Mortgage," and "Surcharge," sce those titles. As to "Secondhand Evidence," see Evidence. As to "Second of Exchange," see First.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889