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In old English law. A proclamation. Bannus regis; the king's proclamation, made by the voice of a herald, forbidding all present at the trial by combat to interfere either by motion or word, whatever they might see or hear. Bract f ol. 142. … [Read more...] about BANNUS

In conveyancing. The transferring of the property of a thing from one to another, upon valuable consideration, by way of sale. Shep. Touch. (by Preston,) 221. A contract or bargain by the owner of land, in consideration of money or its equivalent paid, to sell land to another person, called the "bargainee," whereupon a use arises in favor of the latter, to whom the seisin is … [Read more...] about BARGAIN AND SAXE

Eng. law. The name given to the five judges of the Exchequer formerly these were baros of the realm, but now they are chosen from persons learned in the law. … [Read more...] about BARONS OF EXCHEQUER

A debtor must request of the federal bankruptcy court of his or her request to be granted the right to declare bankruptcy. It requires the court's approval. … [Read more...] about BANKRUPTCY PETITION

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