The desertion by one or more persons from the political party to which he or they belong; the permanent withdrawal before adjournment of a portion of the delegates to a political convention Rap. & L. … [Read more...] about BOLT
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BONA WAVIATA
Goods waived or thrown away by a thief, in his flight, for fear of being apprehended. … [Read more...] about BONA WAVIATA
BODILY HEIRS
Heirs begotten or borne by the person referred to; lineal descendants. This term is equivalent to "heirs of the body." … [Read more...] about BODILY HEIRS
BOLTING
In English practice. A term formerly used in the English inns of court, but more particularly at Gray's Inn, signifying the private arguing of cases, as distinguished from mooting, which was a more formal and public mode of argument Cowell; Tomlins; Holthouse. … [Read more...] about BOLTING
BONAE FIDEI
In the civil law. Of good faith; in good faith. This is a more frequent form than bona fide. Bonae fidei contracts. In civil and Scotch law. Those contracts in which equity may interpose to correct inequalities, and to adjust all matters according to the plain intention of the parties. 1 Karnes, Eq. 200. Bonae fidei emptor. A purchaser in good faith. One who either was ignorant … [Read more...] about BONAE FIDEI