A fine imposed on the community of a town, for a breach of the peace, etc … [Read more...] about BURGH-BRECHE
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BURN RATE
The rate at which money is spent by a company or entity, measured over a period of time and usually to determine how long money will last before a company will have depleted its cash. … [Read more...] about BURN RATE
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
The agency that engages in statistical analysis and studies within the U.S. Department of Labor. … [Read more...] about BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
BURGHMAILS
Yearly payments to the crown of Scotland, introduced by Malcolm III., and resembling the English fee farm rents. … [Read more...] about BURGHMAILS
BURNING FLUID
As used in policies of insurance, this term does not mean any fluid which will burn, but it means a recognized article of commerce, called by that name, and which is a different article from naphtha or kerosene. Putnam v. Insurance Co. (C. C.) 4 Fed. 764; Wheeler v. Insurance Co., 6 Mo. App. 235; Mark v. Insurance Co., 24 Hun (N. Y.) 569. … [Read more...] about BURNING FLUID