A seal used by the Roman emperors, during the lower empire; and which was of four kinds,gold, silver, wax, and lead. … [Read more...]

An office or place (other than a regularly incorporated or licensed exchange) where information is posted as to the fluctuating prices of stocks, grain, cotton, or other commodities, and where persons lay wagers on the rise and fall of such prices under the pretence of buying and selling such commodities. Bryant v. W. XL Tel. Co. (C. C.) 17 Fed. 828; Fortenbury v. State, 47 … [Read more...]

An organization created for the purpose of accumulating a fund by the monthly subscriptions and savings of its members to assist them in building or purchasing for themselves dwellings or real estate by the loan to them of the requisite money from the funds of the association. McCauley v. Association, 97 Tenn. 421, 37 S. W. 212, 35 L. R, A. 244, 56 Am. St. Rep. 813; Cook v. … [Read more...]

An officially published notice or announcement concerning the progress of matters of public importance. In France, the registry of the laws. Bulletin des lois. In France, the official sheet which publishes the laws and decrees; this publication constitutes the promulgation of the law or decree. … [Read more...]

A toil, net, or snare, to take deer. 4 Inst. 306. … [Read more...]