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BUTLER'S ORDINANCE

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In English law. A law for the heir to punish waste in the life of the ancestor. "Though it be on record in the parliament book of Edward I., yet it never was a statute, nor ever so received; but only some constitution of the king's council, or lords in parliament, which never obtained the strength or force of an act of parliament" Hale, Hist Eng. Law, p. 18. … [Read more...]

BY ESTIMATION

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In conveyancing. A term used to indicate that the quantity of land as stated is estimated only, not exactly measured; has the same meaning and effect as the phrase "more or less." Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition contracts. In sales of land it not infrequently occurs that the property is said to contain a certain number of acres, by estimation, or so many acres, … [Read more...]

BUSINESS

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An effort that is intended to result in a profit. Business organizations may be informal (sole proprietorship) and not require filing or they may be formal and which come with additional benefits such as limited liability (corporation, limited liability company, etc.) Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition This word embraces everything about which a person can be … [Read more...]

BUTT

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A measure of liquid capacity, … [Read more...]

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