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BLACK LETTER LAW

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Well established and known law that needs no further discussion. … [Read more...]

BLANCHE FIRMS

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White rent; a rent reserved, payable in silver. … [Read more...]

BLEEDING EDGE

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Slang to mean the most current or technologically advanced. … [Read more...]

BISHOP

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In English law. An ecclesiastical dignitary, being the chief of the clergy within his diocese, subject to the archbishop of the province in which his diocese is situated. Most of the bishops are also members of the House of Lords. … [Read more...]

BLACK MARIA

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A closed wagon or van in which prisoners are carried to and from the jail, or between the court and the jail. … [Read more...]

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