In old English law. A writ which issued for apprehending a person who had taken the'king's prest money to serve in the wars, and then hid himself In order to avoid going. … [Read more...]

A term to denote an agreement or relationship where neither party has control over another, e.g. the arm of one party cannot reach out to affect the other party. … [Read more...]

Money remaining unpaid after it becomes due as rent unpaid interest remaining due; a sum of money remaining in the hands of an accountant. Also may revert to overdue alimony or child support payments, all of which are usually not able to be discharged in bankruptcy or retroactively canceled by the court. … [Read more...]

In old English law. An arrest, (g. v.) … [Read more...]

The armed forces of a nation intended for military service on land. "The term 'army' or 'armies' has never been used by congress, so far as I am advised, so as to include the navy or marines, and there is nothing in the act of 1862, or the circumstances which led to its passage, to warrant the conclusion that it was used therein in any other than its long established and … [Read more...]