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BREAK OR BAR AN ENTAIL

To free an estate from the limitations imposed by an entailand permit its free disposition, anciently by means of a fine or common recovery, butnow by deed in which the tenant and

BEVIVOR, WRIT OF

In English practice. Where it became necessary to revive a REVOCABLE 1036

BIGHT OF POSSESSION

The right to possession which may reside in one man, while another has the actual possession, being the right to enter and turu out such ac- tual occupant; e. g

BACK LANDS

A term of no very definite import, but generally signifying lands lying back from (not contiguous to) a highway or a watercourse. See Ryerss v. Wheeler, 22 Wend. (N. Y.) 150.

BADGER

In old English law. One who made a practice of buying corn or victuals in one place, and carrying them to another to sell and make profit by them.

BAILIWICK

The territorial jurisdiction of a sheriff or bailiff. 1 Bl. Comm. 344. Greenup v. Bacon. 1 T. B. Mon. (Ky.) 108.

BALITTS

In the civil law. A teacher; one who has the care of youth; a tutor; a guardian. Du Cange; Spelman.

BARBICAN AGE

In old European law. Money paid to support a barbican or watchtower.

BASE COURT

In English law. Any inferior court that is not of record, as a court baron, etc. Kitch. 95, 96; Cowell.

BATH, KNIGHTS OF THE

In English law. A military order of knighthood,, instituted by Richard II. The order was newly regulated by notifications in the London Gazette of 25th May, 1847, and 16th August, 1S50. Wharton.

BEAR ARMS

To carry arms as weapons and with reference to their military use, not to wear them about the person as part of the dress. Aymette v. State, 2 Humph. (Tenn.) 158. As

BEER

A liquor compounded of malt and hops. In its ordinary sense, denotes a beverage which is intoxicating, and is within the fair meaning of the words “strong or spirituous liquors,” used in

BENCH WARRANT

Process issued by the court itself, or “from the bench,” for the attachment or arrest of a person; either in case of contempt, or where an indictment has been found, or to

BENEFICIUM SEPARATIONIS

In the civil law. The right to have the goods of an heir separated from those of the testator in favor of creditors.

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