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Of a double language or tongue; that can speak two languages. A term applied in the old books to a jury composed partly of Englishmen and partly of foreigners, which, by the English law, an alien party to a suit is, in certain cases, entitled to; more commonly called a "jury de medietate Ungues." 3 Bl. Comm. 360; 4 Steph. Comm. 422. … [Read more...] about BILINGUIS

A written accusation of one or more persons, of a crime or misdemeanor, lawfully presented to a grand jury, convoked, to consider whether there is sufficient evidence of the charge contained therein to put the accused on trial. It is returned to the court with an indorsement of true bill when the grand jury are satisfied that the accused ought to be tried; or ignoramus, when … [Read more...] about BILL OF INDICTMENT

A formal declaration, complaint, or statement of particular things in writing. As a legal term, this word has many meanings and applications, the more important of which are enumerated below. 1. A formal written statement of complaint to a court of justice. In the ancient practice of the court of king's bench, the usual and orderly method of beginning an action was by a Mil, or … [Read more...] about BILL

contracts and commercial law. A memorandum or acknowledgment in writing, signed by the captain or master of a ship or other vessel, that he has received in good order, on board of his ship or vessel, therein named, at the place therein mentioned, certain goods therein specified, which he promises to deliver in like good order, (the dangers of the seas excepted,) at the place … [Read more...] about BILL OF LADING

Canon law, Latin. One guilty of bigamy. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In the civil law. A man who was twice married; one who at different times and successively has married two wives. 4 Inst. 88. One who has two wives living. One who marries a widow. Biganras sen trigamus, etc., est qui di versis temporibus et successive duas sen tres nuores habuit. 4 Inst. 88. … [Read more...] about BIGAMUS