In English law. An old record frequently referred to by Cowell and other early writers. … [Read more...] about BLACK BOOK OF HEREFORD
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BLACKOUT
When some activity is ceased for a period of time. … [Read more...] about BLACKOUT
BLANKET POLICY
In the law of fire Insurance. A policy which contemplates that the risk is shifting, fluctuating, or varying, and is applied to a class of property, rather than to any particular article or thing. 1 Wood, Ins. … [Read more...] about BLANKET POLICY
BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY
A book of the highest authority in admiralty matters, generally supposed to have been compiled during the reign of Edward III. with additions of a later date. It contains the laws of Oleron, a view of crimes and offenses cognizable in the admiralty, and many other matters. See DeLovio v. Boit, 2 Gall. 404, Fed. Cas. No. 3,776. … [Read more...] about BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY
BLACK-ROD, GENTLEMAN USER OF
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...] about BLACK-ROD, GENTLEMAN USER OF