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FAVOR (law) and melittin (iou)


FAVOR (law)


FAVOR. Bias partiality; lenity; prejudice. 2. The grand jury are sworn to inquire into all offences which have 2. The grand jury are sworn to inquire into all offences which have been committed, and of all violations of law, without fear, favor, or been committed, and of all violations of law, without fear, favor, or affection. Vide Grand Jury. When a juror is influenced by bias or prejudice, affection. Vide Grand Jury. When a juror is influenced by bias or prejudice, so that there is not sufficient ground for a principal challenge, he may so that there is not sufficient ground for a principal challenge, he may nevertheless be challenged for favor. Vide Challenge, and Bac. Ab. Juries, nevertheless be challenged for favor. Vide Challenge, and Bac. Ab. Juries, E; Dig. 50, 17, 156, 4; 7 Pet. R. 160. E; Dig. 50, 17, 156, 4; 7 Pet. R. 160.

melittin (iou)



melittin noun. M20.
[from Greek melitta bee + -IN1.]
Biochemistry & Pharmacology. A polypeptide present in bee venom and used against penicillin-resistant bacteria and in the treatment of rheumatism.