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A lord or nobleman; the most general title of nobility in England. 1 BL Comm. 398, 399. A particular degree or title of nobility, next to a viscount. A judge of the court of exchequer. 3 BL Comm. 44; Cowell. A freeman. Co. Litt. 58a. Also a vassal holding directly from the king. A husband; occurring in this sense in the phrase "baron et feme," husband and wife. Baron and feme. … [Read more...] about BARON

The federal court system exclusively handles bankruptcy cases and there are federal Bankruptcy Courts established in every federal district of each state. A petitioner files within the district where he or she resides or works. … [Read more...] about BANKRUPTCY COURT

See Bans of Matrimony. … [Read more...] about BANNS

Contracts; Refers to the negotiation, satisfaction and mutual agreement of a valid and binding contract, e.g. the party is entitled to the benefits of the bargain. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A mutual undertaking, contract, or agreement. A contract or agreement between two parties, the one to sell goods or lands, and the other to buy them. Hunt v. Adams, 5 … [Read more...] about BARGAIN

In English law. The collective body of the barons, or of the nobility at large. Spelman. … [Read more...] about BARONAGE