A measure of capacity, equal to thirty six gallons. In agricultural and mercantile parlance, as also in the inspection laws, the term "barrel" means, prima facie, not merely a certain quantity, but, further, a certain state of the article; namely, that it is in a cask. State t. Moore, 33 N. a 72. … [Read more...] about BARREL
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BANNI NUPTIARUM
Latin: In old English law. The bans of matrimony. … [Read more...] about BANNI NUPTIARUM
BARBANUS
In old Lombardic law. An uncle, (patrwus.) … [Read more...] about BARBANUS
BARMOTE COURTS
Courts held In certain mining districts belonging to the Duchy of Lancaster, for regulation of the mines, and for deciding questions of title and other matters relating thereto. 3 Steph. Comm. 347, note b. … [Read more...] about BARMOTE COURTS
BARREN MONEY
In the civil law. A debt which bears no interest. … [Read more...] about BARREN MONEY