dormant bolt

A concealed bolt working in a mortise in a door, usually operated by a key, some times by turning a knob. dormant-claim, s. Law : A claim in abeyance. dormant-lock, s. A lock having a bolt that will not close of itself. dormant-partner, s. Comm.: A partner in any busine whose name does not appear in the title, and who takes nc active part in the management of the concern, but is entitled to a share in the profits, and also liable to a share in the lo es; more commonly called a silent or sleeping partner. IMG:content-0387.jpg:[graphic] dormant-state, s. IMG:content-0388.png:[blocks in formation] Law : A deed with a blank to put in the name of a person. ( Ash .) *dor me, s . [Lat. dormio=to sleep.] A doze. "As the slumbering dormes of a sick man." -Saunder son: Works, i. 146. ( Davies .)