English law. This, as the name imports, relates exclusively to the English law. 2. It is a custom, in many ancient boroughs, by which the youngest son succeeds to the burgage tenement on the death of the father. 3. In some parts of France, there was a custom by which the youngest son was entitled to an advantage over the other children in the estate of their father. … [Read more...]

In Saxon law. A breach or violation of suretyship; pledge breach, or breach of mutual fidelity. … [Read more...]

To solicit and receive from another any article of property or thing of value with the intention and promise to repay or return it or its equivalent. Strictly speaking, borrowing implies a gratuitous loan; if any price or consideration is to be paid for the use of the property, it Is "hiring." But money may be "borrowed" on an agreement to pay interest for its use. Neel v. … [Read more...]

An old term for the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection or BCBP which is a part of the Department of Homeland Security patrols the borders of the United States to control, address and question visitors and immigrants and visitors arriving at border stops (airports, for example) and to prevent illegal entry. … [Read more...]

In old Scotch law. A pledge. … [Read more...]