The offense committed by one who gives or promises or offers money or any valuable inducement to an elector, in order to corruptly induce the latter to vote in a particular way or to abstain from voting, or as a reward to the voter for having voted in a particular way or abstained from voting. … [Read more...] about BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS
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BRIS
In French maritime law. Literally, breaking; wreck. Distinguished from naufrage, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about BRIS
BROTHELS
crim. law. Bawdy-houses, the common habitations of prostitutes; such places have always been deemed common nuisances in the United States, and the keepers of them may be fined and imprisoned. 2. Till the time of Henry VIII, they were licensed in England, when that lascivious prince suppressed them. … [Read more...] about BROTHELS
BRIBOUR
One that pilfers other men's goods; a thief. … [Read more...] about BRIBOUR
BRISTOL BARGAIN
In English law. A contract by which A. lends B. £1,000 on good security, and it is agreed that £500, together with interest, shall be paid at a time stated; and, as to the other £500, that B., in consideration thereof, shall pay to A. £100 per annum for seven years. Wharton. … [Read more...] about BRISTOL BARGAIN