An obstacle that makes it difficult to leave a business or industry. … [Read more...] about BARRIERS TO EXIT
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BASIN
In admiralty law and marine insurance. A part of the sea inclosed in rocks. U. S. v. Morel, 13 Am. Jur. 286, 26 Fed. Cas. 1,310. … [Read more...] about BASIN
BATIMENT
In French marine law. A vessel or ship. … [Read more...] about BATIMENT
BEACON
A light house, or sea mark, formerly used to alarm the country, in case of the approach of an enemy, but now used for the guidance of ships at sea, by night, as well as by day. … [Read more...] about BEACON
BARRISTER
In English law. An advocate; one who has been called to the bar. A counsellor learned in the law who pleads at the bar of the courts, and who is engaged in conducting the trial or argument of causes. To be distinguished from the attorney, who draws the pleadings, prepares the testimony, and conducts matters out of court. In re Rickert, 66 N. H. 207, 29 Atl. 559, 24 L. R. A. … [Read more...] about BARRISTER