salvus-plegius. A surety given that a man shall appear upon a certain day. … [Read more...] about SAFE PLEDGE
SACABURTH, SACABERE, SAKABERE
In old English law. He that lis robbed, or by theft deprived of his money or goods, and puts in surety to prosecute the felon with fresh suit Bract, fol. 1546. … [Read more...] about SACABURTH, SACABERE, SAKABERE
SAC
In old English law. A liberty of holding pleas; the jurisdiction of a manor court; the privilege claimed by a lord of trying actions of trespass between his tenants; In his manor court, and imposing fines and amerciaments in the same. … [Read more...] about SAC
SABBATH BREAKER
One who breaks the holy Sabbath (religious origin) by performing work or other unauthorized act on the Sabbath Day. For those of the Jewish religion, the Sabbath Day begins on sun down on Friday evening and extending until sun set and nightfall on Saturday night, a roughly 25 hour period. For those of the Christian Religion, this would typically equate to working on Sunday. … [Read more...] about SABBATH BREAKER
SACUS
L. Latin: In old English law. A sack. A quantity of wool weighing thirty or twenty-eight stone. Fleta, L 2, c. 79, f 10. … [Read more...] about SACUS