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A Greek word, meaning “king.” A title assumed by the emperors of the. Eastern Roman Empire. It is used by Justinian in some of the Novels; and is said to have been

In Louisiana. A marine term used to denote a bottom of sand, stone, or rock mixed together and rising towards the surface of the water; an elevation of the bed of a

In English law. The hart, hind, hare, boar, and wolf. Co. Litt. 233a.

In India. A lady, princess, woman of high rank.

The person in whose favor a promissory note or bill of exchange is payable; or any person in whose favor a contract of any description is executed. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 547.

In its original sense, the phrase denoted the exemption which was accorded to clergymen from the jurisdiction of the secular courts, or from arrest or attachment on criminal process issuing from those

In old English law, a sheepfold; also a place where the bark of trees was laid to tan.

Mutual promise of marriage; the plighting of troth; a mutual promise or contract between a man and wo- If man competent to make it to marry at a future time.

In the civil law. A man who was twice married; one who at different times and successively has married two wives. 4 Inst 88. One who has two wives living. One who

One filed by an executor or administrator, who finds the affairs of the deceased so much involved that he cannot safely administer the estate except under the direction of a court of

An ancient, but now abolished, method of criminal prosecution. See BATTEL. 13. In common-law practice. An itemized statement or specification of particular details, especially items of cost or charge.

Twice.

A list of persons marked out for special avoidance, antagonism, or enmity on the part of those who prepare the list or those among whom it is Intended to circulate; as where

See BLANCH HOLDING.

One who, being the inhabitant of a place, makes a special contract with another person for food with or without lodging. Berkshire Woollen Co. v. Proctor, 7 Cush. (Mass.) 424. One who

A term applied to a corporation, which is usually designated as a “body corporate and politic.” The term is particularly appropriate to a public corporation invested with powers and duties of government.

In or with good faith; honestly, openly, and sincerely; without deceit or fraud. Truly; actually; without simulation or pretense. Innocently; in the attitude of trust and confidence; without notice of fraud, etc.

It is the duty of a good judge to enlarge or extend justice. 1 Burr. 304.

In Scotch law. The original records of criminal trials in the court of justiciary.

In Saxon law. A breach or violation of suretyship; pledge- breach, or breach of mutual fidelity.