In marine insurance. There is considerable analogy between ballast and dunnage. The former Is used for trimming the ship, and bringing it down to a draft of water proper and safe for sailing. Dunnage is placed under the cargo to keep it from being wetted by water getting into the hold, or between the different parcels to keep them from bruising and injuring each other. Great … [Read more...] about BALLAST
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BANCUS
Ll Latin: In old English law and practice. A bench or seat in the king's hall or palace. Fleta. lib. 2, c. 16, … [Read more...] about BANCUS
BANK STATEMENT
A report released by a bank that sets for the balance of an account and any activity and earned interest for a period of time. … [Read more...] about BANK STATEMENT
BALLAST AGE
A toll paid for the privilege of taking up ballast from the bottom of a port or harbor. … [Read more...] about BALLAST AGE
BAND
In old Scotch law. A proclamation calling out a military force. … [Read more...] about BAND