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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

A person to whom a bargain is made; one who receives the advantages of a bargain. … [Read more...] about BARGAINEE

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