This word occurs frequently in the constitution of the United States, andit is there used in different meanings: (1) To settle firmly, to fix unalterably ; as toestablish justice, which is the

An ordinance or statute. Especially used of those ordinances orstatutes passed In the reign of Edw. I. 2 Inst. 156; Britt c. 21.

The assurance of dower made by the husband, or his friends, before or at the time of themarriage. Britt cc. 102, 103.

A bridge or stank of stone or timber. Cowell.

In Spanish law. In Spanish America this was a measure of land of sixteensquare varas, or yards. 2 White, Re- cop. 139.

In Spanish law. Delay in a voyage, or in the delivery of cargo, caused bythe charterer or consignee, for which demurrage is payable.

L. Fr. A standard, (of weights and measures.) So called because itstands constant and immovable, and hath all other measures coming towards it fortheir conformity. Termes de la Ley.

Wears or kiddles in rivers.

1. The interest which any one has in lands, or in any other subject ofproperty. 1 Brest. Est. 20. And see Van Itensselaer v. Boucher, 5 Denio (N. Y.) 40; Beallv. Holmes,

An estate in fee-simple. Glan. 1. 7, c. 1.

The interest of a tenant who has come rightfully intopossession of lands by permission of the owner, and continues to occupy the same afterthe period for which he is entitled to hold

An estate which several persons hold as one heir,whether male or female. This estate has the three unities of time, title, and iwssession;but the interests of the coparceners may be unequal. 1

One which is not yet in possession, but the enjoyment of which is to begin at a future time;a present or vested contingent right of future enjoyment. These are remainders and reversions.Fenton

The estate which a man has where lands are given to himand to his heirs absolutely without any end or limit put to his estate. 2 Bl. Comm. 100;Plowd. 557; 1 Prest.

An estate in lands or tenements granted to two ormore persons, to hold in fee-simple, fee- tail, for life, for years, or at will. 2 Bl. Comm.180; 2 Crabb, Real Prop. 937.

An estate limited to take effect in possession, or inenjoyment, or in both, subject only to any term of years or contingent interest that mayIntervene, immediately after the regular expiration of a

A species of estate in expectancy, created by operation oflaw, being the residue of an estate left in tlie grantor, to commence in possession afterthe determination of some particular estate granted out

See ESTATE IN FEE- TAIL.

The lords spiritual, the lords temporal, aud the commonsof Great Britain. 1 Bl. Comm. 153. Sometimes called the “three estates.”

An ensign for horsemen in war.