The territory on the north west coast of North America, once known by the designation of "New Caledonia." Its government is provided for by 21 & 22 Vict. c. 99. Vancouver Island is united to it by the 29 & 30 Vict c. 67. See 33 & 34 Vict. c. 66. … [Read more...]
BROTHER-IN-LAW
domestic relat. The brother of a wife, or the husband of a sister. There is no relationship, in the former case, between the husband and the brother-in-law, nor in the latter, between the brother and the husband of the sister; there is only affinity between them. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A wife's brother or a sister's husband. There is not any relationship, … [Read more...]
BRIDEWELL
In England. A house of correction. … [Read more...]
BROADCASTING
To distribute to the public, such as radio or television programs. To make an announcement to a large number of people. … [Read more...]
BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION
A well known U.S. Supreme Court (Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka) adjudicated in 1954 which stood for the proposition of equality in the treatment of black and white people and, in this case, referring to separate education institutions that were provided for each racial group. … [Read more...]