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In feudal law. A service of keeping a bow for the lord's use in the defense of his castle. Co. Litt 157. … [Read more...] about ARCHERY

A tribunal established in ancient Athens, bore this name. It is variously represented; some considered as having been a model of justice and perfection, while others look upon it as an aristocratic court, which had a very extended jurisdiction over all crimes and offences, and which exercised an absolute power. … [Read more...] about AREOPAGUS

In Spanish and Mexican law. Taxes imposed by municipalities on certain articles of merchandise, to defray the general expenses of government, in default of revenues from "proprios," i.e., lands owned by the municipality, or the income of which was legally set apart for its support. Sometimes used in a wider sense, as meaning the resources of a town, including its privileges in … [Read more...] about ARBITRIOS

In English ecclesiastical law. A court of appeal belonging to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the judge of which is called the "Dean of the Arches," because his court was anciently held in the church of Saint Maryle-Bow, (Sancta Maria de Arcubus) so named from the steeple, which is raised upon pillars built archwise. The court was until recently held in the hall belonging to the … [Read more...] about ARCHES COURT

In arrear; behind. Also written a retro. … [Read more...] about ARETRO