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WHITE RENTS

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In English law. Rents paid in silver, and called "white rents," or "redditus albi," to distinguish them from rents payable in corn, labor, provisions, etc., called "black-rent" or "black-mail" … [Read more...]

WHITE MEATS

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In old English law. Milk, butter, cheese, eggs, and any composition of them. Cowell. … [Read more...]

WHITE KNIGHT

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A party or company which takes over another company in distress in an amicable and mutually beneficial transaction. … [Read more...]

WHITE ELEPHANT

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A business or an investment which loses money and remains unprofitable. … [Read more...]

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