Law Dictionary Definitions

said,adj. Aforesaid; above-mentioned. • The adjective said is obsolescent in legal drafting, its last bastion being patent claims. But even in that context the word is giving way to the ordinary word the, which if properly used is equally precise. See AFORESAID. “The word ‘said’ is used by many practitioners rather than ‘the’ to refer…

sagibaro (sag-<<schwa>>-bar-oh), n.[Old English] Hist. A determiner of disputes; a judge. — Also termed sachbaro (sak-bar-oh). [Blacks Law 8th]

safe workplace.A place of employment in which all dangers that should reasonably be removed have been removed; a place of employment that is reasonably safe given the nature of the work performed. See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION . [Cases: Employers’ Liability 30; Labor Relations 9.5. C.J.S. Employers’ Liability for Injuries to Employees §§ 52–53,…

safety officer.See OFFICER(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

safety engineering.The inspection and study of potentially dangerous conditions, usu. in an industrial environment, so that precautionary measures can be taken. [Blacks Law 8th]

safety-deposit box.See SAFE-DEPOSIT BOX. [Blacks Law 8th]

Safety Appliance Act.A federal law regulating the safety of equipment used by railroads in interstate commerce.49 USCA §§ 20301 et seq. [Cases: Employers’ Liability 47; Railroads 229. C.J.S. Employers’ Liability for Injuries to Employees §§ 75–76; Railroads §§ 807–815.] [Blacks Law 8th]

safe-storage statute.A law that prohibits persons from leaving firearms unattended in places where children may gain access to them. — Also termed child-access prevention statute. [Blacks Law 8th]

safe-port clause.Maritime law. A provision in a voyage or time charterparty obligating the charterer to choose a port where the ship will be safe from damage. • The ship’s master can refuse to enter the port without breaching the charter. But if the master reasonably enters the port and the ship is damaged, the charterer…

safe-pledge. See PLEDGE(5). [Blacks Law 8th]