A person. Used of a natural body, or of an artificial one created by law, as a corporation. Also the main part of any instrument; in deeds it is spoken of as distinguished from the recitals and other introductory parts and signatures; in affidavits, from the title and jurat. The main part of the human body; the trunk. … [Read more...] about BODY
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BONA
(noun) - Latin: n. Goods; property; possessions. In the Roman law, this term was used to designate all species of property, real, personal, and mixed, but was more strictly applied to real estate. In modern civil law, it includes both personal property (technically so called) and Chattels real, thus corresponding to the French Mens. In the common law, its use was confined to … [Read more...] about BONA
BOND FUND
A portfolio that consists entirely of bonds. … [Read more...] about BOND FUND
BODY CORPORATE
A corporation. … [Read more...] about BODY CORPORATE
BONA FIDE
In or with good faith; honestly, openly, and sincerely; without deceit or fraud. Truly; actually; without simulation or pretense. Innocently; in the attitude of trust and confidence; without notice of fraud, etc. value, or it may mean a holder for real value without notice of any fraud, etc. Byles, Bills, 121. Bona fide purchaser. A purchaser for a valuable consideration paid … [Read more...] about BONA FIDE