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v. In the criminal law and law of torts, with reference to assault and battery, this term includes any unlawful physical violence offered to another. See BATTERY. In other connections, it is understood in a more restricted sense, and includes only the infliction of one or more blows. Regina v. Hale, 2 Car. A K. 327; Com. v. McClellan, 101 Mass. 35; State v. Harrigan, 4 … [Read more...] about BEAT

In Spanish law. Lands situated in places where the inhabitants had the right to select their own lords. … [Read more...] about BEHETRIA

crim. law. The name of a process sometimes given to an attachment issued by order of a criminal court, against an individual for some contempt, or for the purpose of arresting a person accused; the latter is seldom granted unless when a true bill has been found. … [Read more...] about BENCH WARRANT

Eng. law. Fair pleading. See Stultiloquium. 2. This is the name of a writ upon the statute of Marlbridge, 52 H. III. c. 11, which enacts, that neither in the circuit of justices, nor in counties, hundreds, or courts baron, any fines shall be taken for fair pleading; namely, for not pleading fairly or aptly to the purpose. Upon this statute this writ was ordained, directed to … [Read more...] about BEAU PLEADER

A meeting or conference that is held in secret, is confidential and non-public. … [Read more...] about BEHIND CLOSED DOORS