Simple English definitions for legal terms
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EDITUS: A word that means something has been made into a rule or law, or when a baby is born. It's an old word that isn't used much anymore.
EDMUNDS-TUCKER ACT: A law made in 1882 to punish people who had more than one spouse. It's also called the Edmunds Act.
Definition: Editus (ed-uh-tus) is an adjective used to describe a statute or rule that has been enacted or promulgated. It can also refer to a child that has been born or brought forth.
In the first example, "editus" is used to describe a law that has been enacted or promulgated. This means that the law has been officially established and will be enforced. In the second example, "editus" is used to describe a child that has been born or brought forth. This means that the baby has been delivered and is now a new addition to the family.