A post or stake to which a criminal is tied to undergo the punishment of whipping. This penalty ia now abolished, except in a few states. … [Read more...] about WHIPPING-POST
WHITE
A Mongolian is not a "white person," within the meaning of the term aa used in the naturalization laws of the United States; the term applies only to persons of the Caucasian race. In re Ah Yup, 5 Sawy 155, Fed. Cas. No. 104. … [Read more...] about WHITE
WHELPS
The young of certain animals of a base nature, or ferae naturae. 2. It is a rule that when no larceny can be committed of any creatures of a base nature, which are ferae naturae, though tame and reclaimed, it cannot be committed of the young of such creatures in the nest, kennel, or den. 3 Inst. 109; 1 Russ. on Cr. 153. 3. The owner of the land is, however, considered to have a … [Read more...] about WHELPS
WHEEL
The punishment of the wheel was formerly to put a criminal on a wheel, and then to break his bones until he expired. This barbarous punishment was never used in the United States, and it has been abolished in almost every civilized country. … [Read more...] about WHEEL
WELL
A hole dug in the earth in order to obtain water. 2. The owner of the estate has a right to dig in his own ground, at such a distance as is permitted by law, from his neighbor's land; he is not restricted as to the size or depth, and is not liable to any action for rendering the well of his neighbor useless by so doing. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (adjective) … [Read more...] about WELL