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BURYING ALIVE

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In English law. The ancient punishment of sodomites, and those who contracted with Jews. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 27, … [Read more...]

BUYOUT AGREEMENT

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An agreement between contracting parties where one party buys out their obligations under the contract for a certain sum of money. … [Read more...]

BURYING-GROUND

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A place set apart for the interment of the dead; a cemetery. Appeal Tax Court v. Academy, 50 Md. 353. … [Read more...]

BUSSA

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A term used in the old English law, to designate a large and clumsily constructed ship. … [Read more...]

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