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
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BIGOTRY
Condescending, superior and intolerant mentality with regard to others, frequently used in conjunction with racism. … [Read more...] about BIGOTRY
BILL OF ATTAINDER
legislation, punishment. An act of the legislature by which one or more persons are declared to be attainted, and their property confiscated. 2. The Constitution of the United States declares that no state shall pass any bill of attainder. 3. During the revolutionary war, bills of attainder, and ox post facto acts of confiscation, were passed to a wide extent. The evils … [Read more...] about BILL OF ATTAINDER
BILAGINES
Bylaws of towns; municipal laws. … [Read more...] about BILAGINES
BILL OF CONFORITY
The name of a bill filed by an executor or administrator, who finds the affairs of the deceased so much involved that he cannot safely administer the estate, except under the direction of a court of chancery. This bill is filed against the creditors generally, for the purpose of having all their claims adjusted, and procuring a final decree settling the order of payment of the … [Read more...] about BILL OF CONFORITY