practice. Those punishments which are left to the decision of the judge, in distinction from those which are defined by statute. … [Read more...]

In feudal law. To make oath in the church or some other holy place. All oaths were made in the church upon the relics of saints, according to the Ripuarian laws. Oowell; Spelman. … [Read more...]

A trade name or mark that is not descriptive of a product and is unrelated, e.g. Giraffe Shoes, arbitrarily chosen words that are connected but bear no obvious or suggestive connection. … [Read more...]

Plow lands. Land fit for the plow. Denoting the character of land, rather than its condition. Spelman. … [Read more...]

A procedure where disputes may be resolved out of court using a neutral third party (arbitrator) or parties (an arbitration panel.) The process is similar to court and the arbitration uses the same rules of procedure and evidence although less formal and more quickly. The goal of arbitration is a quicker, lower cost solution to resolving disputes than using the court system. A … [Read more...]