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In old English law. A feudal prerogative or custom for lords to He and feast themselves at their tenants' houses. Cowell. … [Read more...] about COSHERING

Joint sureties; two or more sureties to the same obligation. … [Read more...] about CO-SURETIES

In English law. This was the consequence of attainder. It meant that the attainted person could neither inherit lands or other hereditaments from his 'ancestor, nor retain those he already had, nor transmit them by descent to any heir, because his blood was considered in law to be corrupted. Avery v. Everett, 110 N. Y. 317, 18 N. E. 148, 1 L. R. A. 264, 6 Am. St Rep. 368. This … [Read more...] about CORRUPTION OF BLOOD

When two or more parties sign an agreement. Usually this term refers to a debt instrument, where two parties will share responsibility for a promissory note or where one party cosigns with the intention of acting as a surety on the debt instrument. Typically, both cosigners are joint and severally liable for the debt. … [Read more...] about COSIGN

Ancient armor which covered the body. … [Read more...] about CORSELET