Refers to laws designed to protect the general public from investing in sham or fraudulent companies whose substance is nothing else but blue sky. Blue sky laws require that state or federal officials review and approve all public offerings to sell stock to the general public. … [Read more...] about BLUE SKY LAWS
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BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT
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BOARD
A committee of persons organized under authority of law in order to exercise certain authorities, have oversight or control of certain matters, or discharge certain functions of a magisterial, representative, or fiduciary character. Thus, "board of aldermen," "board of health," "board of directors," "board of works." Also lodging, food, entertainment, furnished to a guest at an … [Read more...] about BOARD
BLOOD FEUD
A harsh, fierce hostility that exists between two families or parties. … [Read more...] about BLOOD FEUD
BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY
A used in Vermont. This board is composed of the selectmen and justices of the peace of their respective towns. They are authorized to abate taxes, and the like. … [Read more...] about BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY