A tax formerly paid in boroughs and corporations towards the support of the community, which is called "scot and lot." … [Read more...]

In old law. A cutting off the branches or boughs of trees. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...]

In Spanish law. An officer, resembling a notary in French law, who has authority, to set down in writing, and verify by his attestation, transactions and contracts between private persons, and also judicial acts and proceedings. … [Read more...]

Provision in an agreement where some trigger will cause for an increase in the amount owed and escalates the amount due, e.g. a cost of living index. … [Read more...]

In Spanish law. A written instrument. Every deed that is made by the hand of a public escribano, or notary of a corporation or council (concejo,) or sealed with the seal of the king or other authorized parsons. White, New Recop. b. 3, tit. 7, c. 5. … [Read more...]