One who engrosses or writes on parchment in a large, fair hand. One who purchases large quantities of any commodity in order to acquire a monopoly, and to sell them again at high prices. … [Read more...]

In French law. Registration. A formality which consists in inscribing on a register, specially kept for the purpose by the government a summary analysis of certain deeds and documents. At the same time that such analysis is inscribed upon the register, the clerk places upon the deed a memorandum indicating the date upon which it was registered, and at the side of such … [Read more...]

In English law. The getting into one's possession, or buying up, large quantities of corn, or other dead victuals, with intent to sell them again. The total engrossing of any other commodity, with intent to sell it at an unreasonable price. 4 Bl. Comm. 158, 159. This was a misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment Steph. Crim. Law, 95. Now repealed by 7 & 8 Vict. c. … [Read more...]

To register; to make a record ; to enter on the rolls of a court; to transcribe. Ream v. Com., 3 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 209. Enrolled bill. In legislative practice, a bill which has been duly introduced, finally passed by both houses, signed by the proper officers or each, approved by the governor (or president) and filed by the secretary of state. Sedgwick County Com'rs v. … [Read more...]

A legal right recognized by law which, if necessary, can be carried out. A legal right of a person which can be asserted. … [Read more...]