A city immediately adjoining London, and forming a part of the metropolis; formerly the seat of the superior courts of the kingdom. … [Read more...] about WESTMINSTER
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
WERGELT
In old Scotch law. A sum paid by an offender as a compensation or satisfaction for the offense; a weregild, or wergild. … [Read more...] about WERGELT
WEREGILD, OR WERGILD
This was the price of homicide, or other atrocious personal offense, paid partly to the king for the loss of a subject, partly to the lord for the loss of a vassal, and partly to the next of kin of the injured person. In the Anglo-Saxon laws, the amount of compensation varied with the degree or rank of the party slain. Brown. … [Read more...] about WEREGILD, OR WERGILD
WEND
In old records. A large extent of ground, comprising several juga; a peram-bulation; a circuit. Spelman; Cowell. … [Read more...] about WEND