English law. An officer appointed to search ships in ports. … [Read more...] about WATER BAILIFF
Wash. U. L.Q.
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Wash. J. L. Tech. & Arts
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WASHINGTON, TREATY OF
A treaty signed on May 8, 1871, between Great Britain and the United States of America, with reference to certain differences arising out of the war between the northern and southern states of the Union, the Canadian fisheries, and other matters. Wharton. … [Read more...] about WASHINGTON, TREATY OF
WATCHMAN
An officer in many cities and towns, whose duty it is to watch during the night and take care of the property of the inhabitants. 2. He possesses generally the common law authority of a constable to make arrests, where there is reasonable ground to suspect a felony, though there is no proof of a felony having been committed. … [Read more...] about WATCHMAN