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The name given to the ancient system of law of Ireland as it existed at the time of its conquest by Henry II.; and derived from the title of the judges, who were denominated "Brehons." … [Read more...] about BREHON LAW

The name of a code of laws of Alaric II., king of the Visigoths. … [Read more...] about BREVIARIUM

A violation of public order; the offence of disturbing the public peace. One guilty of this offence may be held to bail for his good behaviour. An act of public indecorum is also a breach of the peace. The remedy for this offence is by indictment. Vide Pace, … [Read more...] about BREACH OF THE PEACE

A payment in bran, which tenants anciently made to feed their lords' hounds. … [Read more...] about BRENAGIUM

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