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BRIEVE

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In Scotch law. A writ 1 Karnes, Eq. 146. … [Read more...]

BROKER

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An agent employed to make bargains and contracts between other persons, in matters of trade, commerce, or navigation, for a compensation commonly called "brokerage." Story, Ag. … [Read more...]

BRUISE

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In medical jurisprudence. A contusion; an injury upon the flesh of a person with a blunt or heavy instrument, without solution of continuity, or without breaking the skin. … [Read more...]

BREVIARIUM ANIANI

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Another name for the Brevarium Alaricianum, (g. v.) Anian was the referendery or chancellor of Alaric, and was commanded by the latter to authenticate, by his signature, the copies of _ the breviary sent to the comites. Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...]

BRIGA

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In old European law. Strife, contention, litigation, controversy. … [Read more...]

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