A magistrate of a borough; generally, the chief officer of the corporation, who performs, within the borough, the same kind of duties which a mayor does in a city. In England, the word is sometimes applied to all the inhabitants of a borough, who are called burgesses sometimes it signifies the representatives of a borough in parliament. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about BURGESS
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BURIAL INSURANCE
An insurance policy which pays for the cost of burying a deceased person. … [Read more...] about BURIAL INSURANCE
BURDEN OF PERSUASION
When a party bears the burden of proof it may be required to show or convince a judge or jury that their claim is valid and bona fide. … [Read more...] about BURDEN OF PERSUASION
BURGESS ROLL
A roll, required by the St. 5 & 6 Wm. IV. c. 76, to be kept in corporate towns or boroughs, of the names of burgesses entitled to certain new rights conferred by that act. … [Read more...] about BURGESS ROLL
BURIAL POLICY
The insurance policy that sets forth terms and conditions of payment for burial and disposal costs of a deceased person. See burial insurance. … [Read more...] about BURIAL POLICY