Discharge in United States
Discharge Definition
To free from a charge or load; to remove; to satisfy or pay; to set free, dismiss, or absolve; to carry on or perform. The term has many applications, the principal being: Of Cargo. The unloading of a cargo from a ship. 5 Wall. (U, S.) 557. Of Debt or Obligation. Full and final release from and termination of the obligation in whatever manner; a receipt or other instrument acting as a discharge. 147 Mass. 585. Of Prisoner. The setting at liberty of one held in confinement under process of law. 68 Mich. 331. Of Jury. The dismissal of a jury when, for any cause, the rendition of a verdict becomes impossible.
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To free from a charge or load; to remove; to satisfy or pay; to set free, dismiss, or absolve; to carry on or perform. The term has many applications, the principal being: Of Cargo. The unloading of a cargo from a ship. 5 Wall. (U, S.) 557. Of Debt or Obligation. Full and final release from and termination of the obligation in whatever manner; a receipt or other instrument acting as a discharge. 147 Mass. 585. Of Prisoner. The setting at liberty of one held in confinement under process of law. 68 Mich. 331. Of Jury. The dismissal of a jury when, for any cause, the rendition of a verdict becomes impossible.
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This definition of Discharge Is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . This entry needs to be proofread.
Discharge in the context of Real Estate
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- Release
Direct discharge in Juvenile Law
In this context, Direct discharge information is available through this American legal Encyclopedia.
Discharge from or termination of employment in relation to Public Officers
Find out in this American legal Encyclopedia the information on Discharge from or termination of employment (administrative disposition, administrative investigation of First Amendment claims, constructive discharge, First Amendment rings, forfeiture of office, grounds for discipline short of termination, hearing, judicial review, notification of charges, other remedies, patronage rings, power to remove from office, procedural requirements, reductions in force, removal from office, resignation and forfeiture of office, termination for cause, whistleblowers and hate speech, wrongful discharge in violation of public policy) in relation to Public Officers (and in the context of local government law).
Discharge from Administrative disposition or termination of administrative employment in relation to Public Officers
Find out in this American legal Encyclopedia the information on Discharge from Administrative disposition or termination of administrative employment in relation to Public Officers (and in the context of local government law).
Discharge (Maritime Liens)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of discharge. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Maritime Liens is provided. Finally, the subject of Admiralty Law in relation with discharge is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Discharge (Relief From Judgment)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of discharge. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Relief From Judgment is provided. Finally, the subject of Judgments in relation with discharge is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.