Customs, duties, toll. or tribute payable upon merchandise to the general government is called tariff; the rate of customs also bears this name and the list of articles liable to duties is also called the tariff. 2. For the tariff of duties imposed on the importation of foreign merchandise into the United States. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A cartel of … [Read more...] about TARIFF
TATH
In the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, the lords of manors anciently claimed the privilege of having their tenants' flocks or sheep brought at night upon their own demesne lands, there to be folded for the Improvement of the ground, which liberty was called by the name of the "tath." Spelman. … [Read more...] about TATH
TAVERN
A place of entertainment; a house kept up for the accommodation of strangers. Originally, a house for the retailing of liquors to be drunk on the spot. Webster. The word "tavern," in a charter provision authorizing municipal authorities to "license and regulate taverns," includes hotels. "Tavern," "hotel," and "public house" are, in this country, used synonymously; and while … [Read more...] about TAVERN
TAINTED EVIDENCE
Evidence to be used in a criminal trial that was obtained illegally or as a result of an illegal search and seizure. Also referred to as fruit of the poisonous tree. … [Read more...] about TAINTED EVIDENCE
TAKE THE FIFTH
Common phrase uttered to refer to a person's right to refuse to testify on the grounds that doing so might incriminate the person in a crime. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides that no person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. … [Read more...] about TAKE THE FIFTH