TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In criminal law. The breaking and entering the house of another in the night time, with intent to commit a feloriy therein, whether the felony be actually committed or not. Anderson v. State, 48 Ala. 666, 17 Am. Rep. 36; Benson v. Mc Mahon, 127 U. S. 457, 8 Sup. Ct. 1240, 32 L. Ed. 234; Hunter v. State, 29 Ind. 80; State v. Petit, 32 Wash. 129, 72 Pac. 1021; State v. Langford, … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A treasurer of a college. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
One who breaks into houses or inclosed places, as distinguished from one who committed robbery in the open country. Spelman. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The title given in Germany to the chief executive officer of a borough, town, or city; corresponding to our "mayor." … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. A term applied to a contribution towards the repair of castles or walls of defense, or of a borough. … [Read more...]