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A boatman; a cockswain. Cowell. … [Read more...] about COCKSETUS

A species of promissory note, formerly In use in the port of London, containing the phrase "value received in coals." By the statute 8 Geo. II. c. 26, 78 these were to be protected and noted as Inland bills of exchange. But this was repealed by the statute 47 Geo. III. sess. 2 c. 68 28. … [Read more...] about COAL NOTE

A collection or compendium of laws. A complete system of positive law, scientifically arranged, and promulgated by legislative authority. Johnson v. Harrison, 47 Minn. 575, 50 N. W. 923, 28 Am. St Rep. 882; Railroad Co. v. State, 104 Ga. 831, 31 8. E. 531, 42 I It A. 518; Railroad Co. v. Weiner, 49 Miss. 739. The collection of laws and constitutions made by order of the Emperor … [Read more...] about CODE

In French law. An unlawful agreement among several persons not to do a thing except on some conditions agreed upon; particularly, industrial combinations, strikes, etc.; a conspiracy. … [Read more...] about COALITION

See code of ethics. A standard of conduct or that which is generally accepted among a certain industry. … [Read more...] about CODE OF CONDUCT