Plural for brothers. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition This word, in a will, may include sisters, as well as brothers, of the person indicated; it is not necessarily limited to the masculine gender. Terry v. Brunson, 1 Rich. Eq. (S. C.) 78. … [Read more...] about BRETHREN
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BREAD ACTS
Laws providing for the sustenance of persons kept in prison for debt. … [Read more...] about BREAD ACTS
BRETTS AND SCOTTS, LAWS OF THE
A code or system of laws in use among the Celtic tribes of Scotland down to the beginning of the fourteenth century, and then abolished by Edward I. of England. … [Read more...] about BRETTS AND SCOTTS, LAWS OF THE
BREAKEVEN
The point where two sides are equal, usually referring to the cost of an investment has been recouped by revenues. … [Read more...] about BREAKEVEN
BRETTWALDA
In Saxon law. The ruler of the Saxon heptarchy. … [Read more...] about BRETTWALDA