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An ancient coin, first issued at Constantinople ; it was of two sorts,gold, equivalent to a ducat, valued at 9s. 6d.; and silver, computed at 2s. They were both current in England. Wharton. … [Read more...] about BISANTIUM, BESANTINE, BEZANT

Lat. A bill; an original hill. Billa excambii. A bill of exchange. Billa exonerationis. A bill of lading. Billa vera. (A true bill) In old practice. The indorsement anciently made on a bill of indictment by a grand jury, when they found it sufficiently sustained by evidence. 4 Bl. Comm. 306. … [Read more...] about BILLA

A temporary insurance agreement that provides protection while the final agreement is being completed. … [Read more...] about BINDER

(That the bill be quashed.) In practice. The form of the judgment rendered for a defendant on a plea in abatement, where the proceeding is by bill; that is, where the suit is commenced by capias, and not by original writ. 2 Archb. Pr. K. B. 4. … [Read more...] about BILLA CASSETUR, or QUOD BILLA CASSETUR

That which makes one obligated or required to do something. … [Read more...] about BINDING