In ancient writ which was issued in the case of each prisoner, instead of a general commission of general jail delivery for all the prisoners. This writ has not been used for a very long time, and is obsolete. See DEBONO ET MALO; ASSIZE … [Read more...] about WRIT DE BONO ET MALO
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
WORKS
This term means sometimes a mill, factory, or other establishment for performing industrial labor of any sort and sometimes a building, structure, or erection of any kind upon land, as in the civil law phrase "new works." New works. A term of the civil law comprehending every sort of edifice or other structure which is newly commenced on a given estate or lot Its importance … [Read more...] about WORKS
WRIT
practice. A mandatory precept issued by the authority, and in the name of the sovereign or the state, for the purpose of compelling the defendant to do something therein mentioned. 2. It is issued by a court or other competent jurisdiction, and is return-able to the same. It is to be under seal and tested by the proper officer, and is directed to the sheriff, or other officer … [Read more...] about WRIT
WORT, OR WORTH
A curtilage or country farm. … [Read more...] about WORT, OR WORTH