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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.

BIENES SP

In Spanish law. Goods; property of every description, including real as well as personal property; all things (not being persons) which may serve for the uses of man. Larkin v. U. S.,

BILL

A formal declaration, complaint, or statement of particular things in writing. As a legal term, this word has many meanings and applications, the more important of which are enumerated below. 1. A

BILL OF CREDIT

In constitutional law. A bill or promissory note issued by the government of a state or nation, upon its faith and credit, designed to circulate in the community as money, and redeemable

BIND

To obligate; to bring or place under definite duties or legal obligations, particularly by a bond or covenant; to affect one in a constraining or compulsory manner with a contract or a

BLANCUS

In old law and practice. White; plain; smooth; blank.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

The governing body of a municipal corporation. Oliver v. Jersey City, 63 N. J. Law, 96, 42 Atl. 782. See ALDERMEN.

BONA MOBILIA

In the civil law. Movables. Those tilings which move themselves or can he transported from one place to another, and not permanently attached to a farm, heritage. or building.

BOND FOR TITLE

An obligation accompanying an executory contract for the sale of land, binding the vendor to make good title upon the performance of the conditions which entitle the vendee to demand a conveyance.

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