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BLACK-ROD, GENTLEMAN USER OF

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In England, the title of a chief officer of the king, deriving his name from the Black Rod of office, on the top of which reposes a golden lion, which he carries. … [Read more...]

BLANKET SEARCH WARRANT

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This refers to a search warrant authorized by a judge allowing police to search several areas for evidence without specifically detailing what is being sought. Such a search warrant is unconstitutionally broad. … [Read more...]

BLACK BOOK OF THE EXCHEQUER

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The name of an ancient book kept in the English exchequer, containing a collection of treaties, conventions, charters, etc. … [Read more...]

BLADA

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In old English law. Growing crops of grain of any kind. Spelman. All manner of annual grain. Cowell. Harvested grain. Bract 2176; Reg. Orig. 946, 95. … [Read more...]

BLANKS

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A kind of white money, (value 8d.,) coined by Henry V. in those parts of France which were then subject to England; forbidden to be current in that realm by 2 Hen. VI. c 9. Wharton. … [Read more...]

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