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In the English law of mines, the trespass committed by a person who excavates minerals under ground beyond the boundary of his land is called "working out of bounds." … [Read more...] about BOUNDS

An arm of the sea. … [Read more...] about BRACHIUM MARIS

In maritime law. A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship borrows money for the use, equipment, or repair of the vessel, and for a definite term, and pledges the ship (or the keel or bottom of the ship, pars pro tQto) as a security for its repajment, with maritime or extraordinary interest on account of the marine risks to be borne by the lender; it … [Read more...] about BOTTOMRY

A gratuity, or an unusual or additional benefit conferred upon, or compensation paid to, a class of persons. Iowa v. McFarland, 110 U. S. 471, 4 Sup. Ct. 210, 28 L. Ed. 198. A premium given or offered to induce men to enlist into the public service. The term is applicable only to the payment made to the enlisted man, as the inducement for his service, and not to a premium paid … [Read more...] about BOUNTY

A brewing; the whole quantity of ale brewed at one time, for which tolsestor was paid in some manors. Brecina, a brew house. … [Read more...] about BRACINUM