In old English law. A kind of raft or boat. Spelman. … [Read more...] about CARABUS
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CARDS
In criminal law. Small papers or pasteboards of an oblong or rectangular shape, on which are printed figures or points, used in playing certain games. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition crim. law. Small square pasteboards, generally of a fine quality, on which are painted figures of various colors, and used for playing different games. The playing of cards for … [Read more...] about CARDS
CARAT
A measure of weight for diamonds and other precious stones, equivalent to three and one sixth grains Troy, though divided by jewelers into four parts called "diamond grains." Also a standard of fineness of gold, twenty four carats being conventionally taken as expressing absolute purity, and the proportion of gold to alloy in a mixture being represented as so many carats. … [Read more...] about CARAT
CARE
As a legal term, this word means diligence, prudence, discretion, attentiveness, watchfulness, vigilance. It is the opposite of negligence or carelessness. There are three degrees of care in the law, corresponding (inversely) to the three degrees of negligence, viz.: slight care, ordinary care, and great care. The exact boundaries between the several degrees of care, and their … [Read more...] about CARE
CARCAN
In French law. An instrument of punishment, somewhat resembling a pillory. It sometimes signifies the punishment itself. Biret, Vocab. … [Read more...] about CARCAN