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Prisoners of war. As in the goods of an enemy, so also in his person, a sort of qualified property may be acquired, by taking him a prisoner of war, at least till his ransom be paid. 2 Bl. Comm. 402. … [Read more...] about CAPTIVES

As a metaphor, used to describe something that is artificial, a facade, flimsy and weak, transparent, e.g. a cardboard home. … [Read more...] about CARDBOARD

In old English law. To charge. Spelman. … [Read more...] about CARGARE

war. One who has taken property from an enemy; this term is also employed to designate one who has taken an enemy. 2. Formerly, goods taken in war were adjudged to belong to the captor; they are now considered to vest primarily, in the state or sovereign, and belong to the individual captors only to the extent that the municipal laws provide. 3. Captors are responsible to the … [Read more...] about CAPTOR

In ecclesiastical law. a. dignitary of the court of Rome, next in rank to the pope. … [Read more...] about CARDINAL