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BURGENSES

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In old English law. Inhabitants of a burgus or borough; burgesses. Fleta, lib. 5, c. 6, … [Read more...]

BURGERISTH

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A word used in Domesday, signifying a breach of the peace in a town. Jacob. … [Read more...]

BURIAL

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Sepulture; the act of interring dead human bodies. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The act of interring the dead. 2. No burial is lawful unless made in conformity with the local regulations; an when a dead body has been found, it cannot be lawfully buried until the coroner has holden an inquest over it. In England. it is the practice for coroners to issue warrants … [Read more...]

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