A planet, such as earth. May also refer to the entirety of a community or area or niche. This term sometimes denotes all persons whatsoever who may have, claim, or acquire an Interest in the subject matter; as in saying that a judgment in rem binds "all the world." … [Read more...] about WORLD
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
WORK-BEAST, OR WORK-HORSE
These terms mean an animal of the horse kind, which can be rendered fit for service, as well as one of maturer age and in actual use. Winfrey v. Zimmerman, 8 Bush (Ky.) 587. … [Read more...] about WORK-BEAST, OR WORK-HORSE
WRIT DE ARBITRATIONE FACTA
In the ancient English law, when an action was brought for the same cause of action which had been before settled by arbitration, this writ was brought. Wats. on Arb. 256. … [Read more...] about WRIT DE ARBITRATIONE FACTA
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