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A tithing. … [Read more...] about THETHINGA

See third party claim, a complaint filed by a party who has a third party claim. … [Read more...] about THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT

The operation of the mind. No one can be punished for his mere thoughts however wicked they may be. Human laws cannot reach them, first, because they are unknown; and, secondly, unless made manifest by some action, they are not injurious to any one; but when they manifest themselves, then the act, which is the consequence, may be punished. … [Read more...] about THOUGHT

The most severe. Typically referred to during cross examination when a witness is given the third degree, which is a comprehensive, prolonged, thorough and exhausting series of questions under cross examination. … [Read more...] about THIRD DEGREE

Scotch law. The name of servitude by which lands are astricted or thirled to a particular mill, and the possessors bound to grind their grain there, for the payment of certain multures and sequels as the agreed price of grinding. … [Read more...] about THIRLAGE