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A French and Canadian law term, having the same meaning as banleuca, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about BANLIEU, OR BANLIEUE

In English law. A fee taken by the sheriff, time out of mind, for every prisoner who is acquitted. Bac. Abr. "Extortion." Abolished by St 14 Geo. III. c 26; 55 Geo. III. c. 50; 8 & 9 Vict c. 114. … [Read more...] about BAR FEE

Is sometimes figuratively used to denote the mere words or letter of an Instrument, or outer covering of the ideas sought to be expressed, as distinguished from its inner substance or essential meaning. "If the bark makes for them, the pith makes for us." Bacon. … [Read more...] about BARK

Obstructed by a bar; subject to hindrance or obstruction by a bar or barrier which, if interposed, will prevent legal redress or recovery; as, when it is said that a claim or cause of action is "barred by the statute of limitations." … [Read more...] about BARRED

See Baneret. BANNI, op BANNITUS. In old law, one under a ban, (q. v.;) an outlaw or banished man. Britt cc. 12, 13; Calvin. … [Read more...] about BANNERET