An instrument in common use and too well known to be misunderstood. It is a bond without condition, sometimes called a single bill, and differs in nothing from a promissory note, but the seal which is affixed to it. 2 Serg. & Rawle, 115. See Read's Pleaders' Assistant, 256, for a declaration setting forth such a bill. Also West's Symboleography, s. 100, 101, for the forms … [Read more...] about BILL OBLIGATORY
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BILL OF PARCELS
merc. law. An account containing in detail the names of the items which compose a parcel or package of goods; it is usually transmitted with the goods to the purchaser, in order that if any mistake have been made, it may be corrected. … [Read more...] about BILL OF PARCELS
BIGOT
An obstinate person, or one that is wedded to an opinion, in matters of religion, etc. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition One who engages in bigotry. … [Read more...] about BIGOT
BILL OF ADVENTURE
com. law, contracts. A writing signed by a merchant, to testify that the goods shipped on board a certain vessel belong to another person who is to take the hazard, the subscriber signing only to oblige himself to account to him, for the proceeds. … [Read more...] about BILL OF ADVENTURE
BIGOTRY
Condescending, superior and intolerant mentality with regard to others, frequently used in conjunction with racism. … [Read more...] about BIGOTRY