In Scotch law. Laws made by neighbors elected by common consent in the burlaw courts. Skene. Burlaw courts. Courts consisting of neighbors selected by common consent to act as judges in determining disputes between neighbor and neighbor. … [Read more...] about BURLAWS
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BUREAU
A French word, which literally means a large writing table. It is used figuratively for the place where business is transacted: it has been borrowed by us, and used in nearly the same sense; as, the bureau of the secretary of state. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An office for the transaction of business. A name given to the several departments of the executive … [Read more...] about BUREAU
BURGH ENGLOYS
Borough English, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about BURGH ENGLOYS
BURN
To consume with fire. The verb "to burn," in an indictment for arson, is to be taken in its common meaning of "to consume with fire." Hester v. State, 17 Ga. 130. … [Read more...] about BURN
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL TOBACCO FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
The U.S. federal agency under the U.S. Department of Justice that carries out the law and licensing concerning guns and the movement of and crimes relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. … [Read more...] about BUREAU OF ALCOHOL TOBACCO FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES