In old French law. The inhabitant of a bourg, (g. v.) A person entitled to the privileges of a municipal corporation; a burgess. … [Read more...] about BOURGEOIS
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BRAHMIN, BRAHMAN, or BRAMIN
In Hindu law. A divine; a priest; the first Hindu caste. … [Read more...] about BRAHMIN, BRAHMAN, or BRAMIN
BOUGH OF A TREE
In feudal law. A symbol which gave seisin of land, to hold of the donor in capite. … [Read more...] about BOUGH OF A TREE
BOURSE
Fr. An exchange; a stock exchange. … [Read more...] about BOURSE
BRAIN DEATH
The time when the human brain is declared to cease functioning permanently and irreversibly. Medical criteria defines when brain death is said to occur, including lack of cranial activity as determined by medically accepted testing procedures. … [Read more...] about BRAIN DEATH