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...] about BORDER PATROL
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BORROWE
In old Scotch law. A pledge. … [Read more...] about BORROWE
BORDER WARRANT
A process granted by a judge ordinary, on either side of the border between England and Scotland, for arresting the person or effects of a person living on the opposite side, until he find security, judicio sisti. Bell. … [Read more...] about BORDER WARRANT
BORROWER
contracts. He to whom a thing is lent at his request. 2. The contract of loan confers rights, and imposes duties on the borrower. 1. In general, he has the right to use the thing borrowed, during the time and for the purpose intended between the parties; the right of using the thing bailed, is strictly confined to the use, expressed or implied, in the particular transaction, … [Read more...] about BORROWER
BORDEREAU
In French law. A note enumerating the purchases and sales which may have been made by a broker or stockbroker. This name is also given to the statement given to a banker with bills for discount or coupons' to receive. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 547. … [Read more...] about BORDEREAU
