The existence of 2 legislative branches of government, such as in the United States, the Senate and the House of Representatives. … [Read more...] about BICAMERAL
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BIENNIALLY
This term, in a statute, signifies, not duration of time, but a period for the happening of an event; once in every two years. … [Read more...] about BIENNIALLY
BET DIN or BETH DIN
Hebrew term meaning house of judgment and referring to a rabbinical court (the largest consisting of 71 judges) who would convene to resolve disputes regarding matters of business, granting divorces and other religious matters. … [Read more...] about BET DIN or BETH DIN
BID
An offer by an intending purchaser to pay a designated price for property which Is about to be sold at auction. U. S. v. Vestal (D. C.) 12 Fed. 59; Payne v. Cave, 3 Term, 149; Eppes v. Railroad Co., 35 Ala. 56. Bid in. Property sold at auction is said to be "bid in" by the owner or an incumbrancer or some one else who is interested in it, when he attends the sale and makes the … [Read more...] about BID
BIENNIUM
Of a duration of two years. See biennially. … [Read more...] about BIENNIUM