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In old English law, a baton, club, or staff. A term applied to officers of the wardens of the prison called the "Fleet," because of the staff carried by them. Cowell; Spelman; Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about BASTON

In old English law. Bailiff. This term is used in the laws of the colony of New Plymouth, Mass., A. D. 1670, 1671. Bur rill. … [Read more...] about BAYLEY

In criminal law. A common mover, exciter, or maintainer of suits and quarrels either in courts or elsewhere In the country; a disturber of the peace who spreads false rumors and calumnies, whereby discord and disquiet may grow among neighbors. Co. Litt 368. Common barretor. One who frequently excites and stirs up groundless suits and quarrels, either at law or otherwise. State … [Read more...] about BARRETOR

A starting point which is used for the purpose of comparison. For example, using a particular employee as a standard level of competence in evaluating other employees. … [Read more...] about BASELINE

Land that is in controversy, or about the possession of which there is a dispute, as the lands which were situated between England and Scotland before the Union. Skene. … [Read more...] about BATABLE-GROUND