1. That which is given to another to recompense him for what has been received from him; as a rent for the hire of a house. 2. A salary paid to a person for his services. 3. The distribution of rewards and punishments. This word is sometimes used in law, though not commonly in modern times, as the equivalent of "recompense," or a payment or compensation for services, property, … [Read more...] about RETRIBUTION
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The money that is available through the Social Security program to persons reaching age 62 and represents a small amount of the earnings during the time they worked. It is paid monthly. … [Read more...] about RETIREMENT BENEFITS
RETRACTUS FEUDALIS
L. Lat. In old Scotch law. The power which a superior possessed of paying off a debt due to an ad-Judging creditor, and taking a conveyance to the adjudication. BelL … [Read more...] about RETRACTUS FEUDALIS
RETONSOR
L. Latin: In old English law. A clipper of money. Fleta, lib. 1, c 20, … [Read more...] about RETONSOR
RETRACTUS AQUAE
Lat The ebb or return of a tide. Cowell. … [Read more...] about RETRACTUS AQUAE