Latin: In the civil law. A quarrel; a strife of words. Calvin. … [Read more...] about RIXA
RIVAGE
In French law. The shore, as of the sea. In English law. A toll anciently paid to the crown for the passage of boats or vessels on certain rivers. Cowell. … [Read more...] about RIVAGE
ROADSIDE TEST
A sobriety test given on the roadside. … [Read more...] about ROADSIDE TEST
ROARING
A disease among horses occasioned by the circumstance of the neck of the windpipe being too narrow for accelerated respiration; the disorder is frequently produced by sore throat or other topical inflammation. 2. A horse affected with this malady is rendered less serviceable, and he is therefore unsound. … [Read more...] about ROARING
ROADSTEAD
In maritime law. A known general station for ships, notoriously used as such, and distinguished by the name; and hot any spot where an anchor swill find bottom and fix itself. 1 C. Rob. Adm. 232. … [Read more...] about ROADSTEAD