In old English law. Earnest-money; money given as evidence of thecompletion of a bargain. This nanie is probably derived from the fact that such moneywas given to the church or distributed in

An old form of the word “cucking-stool,” (q. v.) Cowell.

In various compound phrases (as those which follow) this term implieseither motion, progress, active operation, or present and continuous validity and efficacy.

A mine. Blount A sink or passage for water. Cowell.

A mulct or fine In gold.

L. Lat. A jester, buffoon, or juggler. Spelman, voc. “Goliar- densis.”

In Hindu law. An agent; a steward; a confidential factor; a representative.

In medical Jurisprudence. A venereal disease, characterized by apurulent inflammation of the urethra.

1. Valid; sufficient in law; effectual ; unobjectionable.2. Responsible; solvent; able to pay an amount specified.3. Of a value corresponding with its terms; collectible. A note is said to be “good”when the

In contracts. The term “goods” is not so wide as “chattels,” for it applies to inanimate objects, and does not Include animals or chattels real, as a lease for years of house

In old English law. A breach in a bank or sea wall, or a passage worn by theflux and reflux of the sea. St. If! & 17 Car. II. c. 11.

A wear, pool, or pit of water. Termes de la Ley.

In old English law, a small, narrow slip of ground. Cowell. In modern landlaw, a small triangular piece of land, such us may be left between surveys which do notclose. In some

In canon law. Compa- ternity; spiritual affinity.

In medical jurisprudence. An inflammation of the fibrous and ligamentous parts of the joints, characterized or caused by an excess of uric acid in the blood; usually, but not invariably, occurring in

1. The regulation, restraint, supervision, or control which is exercised upon the individual members of an organized jural society by those invested with the supreme political authority, for the good and welfare

This word is commonly used in contradistinction to “right.” Thus, in St. 22Edw. III., the lord chancellor was instructed to take cognizance of matters of grace,being such subjects of equity jurisdiction as

Time of indulgence granted to an acceptor or maker for the paymentof his bill of exchange or note. It was originally a gratuitous favor, (hence thename,) but custom has rendered it a

In old English law. By degrees or steps ; step by step; from one degree to another. Bract, fol. 64.

A pedigree; a table of relationship.