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j A riding, tithing, or division in the Isle of Man, where the whole island is divided into six sheadings, in each of which there is a coroner or chief constable appointed

In English law. The name of an English coin, of the value of one- twentieth part of a pound. This denomination of money was also used in America, in colonial times, but

A custom of bankers of entering on the customer’s pass-book the amount of notes deposited for collection, in such a manner that the amount is not car- ried to the latter’s general

Lat. If It appears. In Roman law. Words used In the formula by which the praetor appointed a judge, and instructed him how to decide the cause. Si plures sint fidejussores, quotquot

L. Lat In old maritime law. Ballast

A tale-teller; a secret accuser.

St 617; Benedict v. U. S.. 176 U. S. 357, 20 Sup. Ct. 458, 44 L. Ed. 503; People v. Myers (Sup.) 11 N. Y. Supp. 217.

A specimen; a small quantity of any commodity, presented for inspection or examination as evidence of the quality of the whole; as a sample of cloth or of wheat

L Lat. In old records. Weeding corn. A tenant’s service of weeding for the lord. Cowell.

To partake the nature of; to bear affinity to.

A small duty or compensation. Cowell.

In English law. The name of a writ formerly used to recover the amount of a judgment from an executor. Scire leges non hoc est verba earum tenere, sed vim ac potestatem.

A writer; scribe; conveyancer. One whose occupation is to draw contracts, write deeds and mortgages, and prepare other species of written instruments. Also an agent to whom property is intrusted by others

An impression upon wax, wafer, or some other tenacious substance capable of being impressed. Allen v. Sullivan R. Co., 32 N. H. 449; Solon v. Williamsburgh Sav. Rank, 114 N. Y. 132,

In criminal law. Those persons who assist, direct, and support others eugaged in fighting a duel.

Protection; assurance; Indemnification. The term is usually applied to an obligation, pledge, mortgage, deposit, lien, etc., given by a debtor in order to make sure the payment or performance of his debt,

The circuit of a bishop’s jurisdiction ; or his office or dignity, as being bishop of a given diocese.

Lat. In Roman law. Judges who were selected very much like our juries. They were returned by the prsetor, drawn by lot, subject to be challenged, and sworn. 3 Bl. Comm. 3G6.

This is said to be an ancient word, which signified “justice.” Co. Litt. 61a.

Incapacity to contract arising from the impairment of the intellectual faculties by old age.