A French and Canadian law term, having the same meaning as banleuca, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about BANLIEU, OR BANLIEUE
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BAR FEE
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
BARK
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
BARRED
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
BALE
A pack or certain quantity of goods or merchandise, wrapped or packed up in cloth and corded round very tightly, marked and numbered with figures corresponding to those in the bills of lading for the purpose ©f identification. Wharton. A bale of cotton is a certain quantity of that commodity compressed into a cubical form, so as to occupy less room than when in bags. 2 Car. … [Read more...] about BALE