In English law. One of the three species of free socage holdings; a tenure whereby houses and lands which were formerly the site of houses, in an ancient borough, are held of some lord by a certain rent. There are a great many customs affecting these tenures, the most remarkable of which is the custom of Borough English. See Litt. … [Read more...] about BURGAGE-TENURE
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BURGLARY
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...] about BURGLARY
BURSAR
A treasurer of a college. … [Read more...] about BURSAR
BURGATOR
One who breaks into houses or inclosed places, as distinguished from one who committed robbery in the open country. Spelman. … [Read more...] about BURGATOR
BURGOMASTER
The title given in Germany to the chief executive officer of a borough, town, or city; corresponding to our "mayor." … [Read more...] about BURGOMASTER