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...] about BREVIARIUM ANIANI
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BRIGA
In old European law. Strife, contention, litigation, controversy. … [Read more...] about BRIGA
BROKERAGE
The wages or commissions of a broker; also, his business or occupation. … [Read more...] about BROKERAGE
BREACH OF TRUST
The willful misappropriation, by a trustee, of a thing which had been lawfully delivered to him in confidence. 2. The distinction between larceny and a breach of trust is to be found chiefly in the terms or way in which the thing was taken originally into the party's possession; and the rule seems to be, that whenever the article is obtained upon a fair contract, not for a mere … [Read more...] about BREACH OF TRUST
BREPHOTROPHI
In the civil law. Persons appointed to take care of houses destined to receive foundlings. … [Read more...] about BREPHOTROPHI