An aggravated species of assault and battery, consisting in one person giving another some dangerous hur. Causing harm or an injury to a person or a live animal. Wreccum maris significat ilia bona quae naufragio ad terram pelluntur. A wreck of the sea signifies those goods which are driven to shore from a shipwreck. … [Read more...] about WOUNDING
WORKMAN
One who labors, one who is employed to do business for another. 2. The obligations of a workman are to perform the work he has undertaken to do; to do it in proper time; to do it well to employ the things furnished him according to his contract. 3. His rights, are to be paid what his work is worth, or what it deserves; to have all the facilities which the employer can give him … [Read more...] about WORKMAN
WORSHIP
(A) Eng. law. A title or addition given to certain persons. (B) The honor and homage rendered to the Creator. 2. In the United States, this is free, every one being at liberty to worship God according to the dictates of his conscience. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The act of offering honor and adoration to the Divine Being. Religious exercises participated in … [Read more...] about WORSHIP
WRECKFREE
Exempt from the forfeiture of shipwrecked goods and vessels to the king. Cowell. … [Read more...] about WRECKFREE
WORKOUT
The plan of a debtor to pay off a debt or obtain loan forgiveness, usually done to avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings. … [Read more...] about WORKOUT