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BURLAWS

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In Scotch law. Laws made by neighbors elected by common consent in the burlaw courts. Skene. Burlaw courts. Courts consisting of neighbors selected by common consent to act as judges in determining disputes between neighbor and neighbor. … [Read more...]

BUREAU

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A French word, which literally means a large writing table. It is used figuratively for the place where business is transacted: it has been borrowed by us, and used in nearly the same sense; as, the bureau of the secretary of state. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An office for the transaction of business. A name given to the several departments of the executive … [Read more...]

BURN

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To consume with fire. The verb "to burn," in an indictment for arson, is to be taken in its common meaning of "to consume with fire." Hester v. State, 17 Ga. 130. … [Read more...]

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