Corporal
91corporal oath — noun Etymology: corporal (II) : an oath solemnized by actually touching a sacred object (as the Bible) * * * corporal oath, an oath ratified by physically touching a sacred object, especially the Bible, as distinguished from a merely verbal oath …
92corporal's guard — noun Date: 1832 1. the small detachment commanded by a corporal 2. a small group …
93corporal punishment — N UNCOUNT Corporal punishment is the punishment of people by hitting them …
94corporal punishment — noun (U) a way of officially punishing someone by hitting them, especially in schools and prisons: Corporal punishment was abolished in Britain in 1986 …
95corporal works of mercy — This phrase (from the Latin corpus, meaning body ) refers to those works of mercy that complement the spiritual works of mercy; the corporal works of mercy, which are charitable activities intended to help a person s neighbors in their… …
96corporal appearance — Common law classifications of appearranc. At common law an appearance could be either compulsory or voluntary, the former where it was compelled by process served on the party, the latter where it was entered by his own will or consent, without… …
97corporal punishment — Physical punishment as distinguished from pecuniary punishment or a fine; any kind of punishment of or inflicted on the body. The term may or may not include imprisonment, according to the context. The Supreme Court has upheld the use of… …
98corporal appearance — Common law classifications of appearranc. At common law an appearance could be either compulsory or voluntary, the former where it was compelled by process served on the party, the latter where it was entered by his own will or consent, without… …
99corporal punishment — Physical punishment as distinguished from pecuniary punishment or a fine; any kind of punishment of or inflicted on the body. The term may or may not include imprisonment, according to the context. The Supreme Court has upheld the use of… …
100corporal major — noun Etymology: corporal (III) : the highest noncommissioned officer in the British household cavalry; also : his office or rank …
