Fr. A bench; the table or counter of a trader, merchant, or banker. Banque route; a broken bench or counter; bankrupt. … [Read more...] about BANQUE
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BARGAINEE
A person to whom a bargain is made; one who receives the advantages of a bargain. … [Read more...] about BARGAINEE
BARONY
The dignity of a baron; a species of tenure; the territory or lands held by a baron. Spelman. Barony of land. In England, a quantity of land amounting to 15 acres. In Ireland, a subdivision of a county. … [Read more...] about BARONY
BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
After a bankruptcy petition is granted, there are legal proceedings regarding a debtor's bankruptcy, such as handling creditors, potential payment plans. … [Read more...] about BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
BANS OF MATRIMONY
A public announcement of an intended marriage, required by the English law to be made in a church or chapel, during service, on three consecutive Sundays before the marriage is celebrated. The object is to afford an opportunity for any person to interpose an objection If he knows of any impediment or other just cause why the marriage should not take place. The publication of … [Read more...] about BANS OF MATRIMONY