A double right; that is. the right of possession and the right ofproperty. These two rights were, by the theory of our ancient law, distinct; and theabove phrase was used to indicate

Rights or perquisites of the admiralty. A term applied to goodsfound derelict at sea. Ap- lied also to property captured in time of war y noncommissionedvessels of a belligerent nation. 1 Kent,

What belongs of right; relating to right; as real actions are eitherdroitural or possessory,

These were at first high ships of great burden, but afterwards those which we nowcall “men-of-war.” Jacob.

In English practice. When the members of a court are equally divided on theargument showing cause against a rule nisi, no order Is made, i. e., the rule is neitherdischarged nor made

A letter addressed for delivery in the same city or district in which It is posted.

In Scotch law. A road for driving cattle. 7 Bell. App. Cas. 43, 53. 57. A drift-road. Lord Brougham. Id.

In Scotch law. A place adjoining a drove-road, for resting and refreshing sheep and cattle on their journey. 7 Bell. App. Cas. 53. 57.

A free pass given by a railroad company, accepting a droveof cattle for transportation, to the drover who accompanies and cares for the cattle onthe train. Railroad Co. v. Tanner, 100 Va.

To merge or sink. “In some cases a right of freehold shall drown In a chattel.” Co. Litt 266a, 321a.

A thicket of wood in a valley. Domesday.

The general name of substances used in medicine; any substance, vegetable,animal, or mineral, used in the composition or preparation of medicines. The term isalso applied to materials used in dyeing and in

In old European law. A band of soldiers, (globus militum.) Spelman.

A person is “drunk” when he is so far under the Influence of liquor that hispassions are visibly excited or his judgment impaired, or when his brain is so faraffected by potations

In the vernacular, this term means desiccated or free from moisture; but, inlegal use, it signifies formal or nominal, without imposing any duty or responsibility, orunfruitful, without bringing any profit or advantage.

See EXCIIANCE

One which creates a lien on land for the payment of money, but does not impose any personal liability upon the mortgagor,collateral to or over and above the value of the promises.

In Scotch law. Corn paid to the owner of a mill, whether the payers grind or not.

Rent- seek ; a rent reserved without a clause of distress.

A passive trust; one which requires no action on the partof the trustee beyond turning over money or property to the cestui que trust. Bradfordv. Robinson, 7 Houst. (Del.) 29, 30 Atl.