A judge Of the English court of general or quarter sessions in Middlesex. He differs from the other justices in being a barrister of ten years' standing, and in being salaried. St. 7 & 8 Vict. c. 71; 22 & 23 Vict c. 4; Pritch. Quar. Sess. 31. … [Read more...]
ASSISUS
Rented or farmed out for a specified assise; that is, a payment of a certain assessed rent in money or provisions. … [Read more...]
ASSITHMENT
Weregeld or compensation by a pecuniary mulct Cowell. … [Read more...]
ASSEWIARE
To draw or drain water from marsh grounds. Cowell. … [Read more...]
ASSIGNMENT OF INCOME
To transfer to another the income from an income generating property, usually in order to avoid the receipt of its income which would generate additional tax liability. … [Read more...]