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An old word still made use of in the accounts of the society of the Inner Temple, where so much in emendals at the foot of an account on the balance thereof signifies so much money in the bank or stock of the houses, for reparation of losses, or other emergent occasions. Spelman. … [Read more...] about EMENDALS

See AMBASSADOR. … [Read more...] about EMBASSADOR

In Saxon law. To make amends or satisfaction for any crime or trespass committed; to pay a fine; to be fined. Spelman. Emendare se, to redeem, or ransom one's life, by payment of a weregild. … [Read more...] about EMENDARE

The message or commission given by a sovereign or state to a minister, called an "ambassador," empowered to treat or communicate with another sovereign or state; also the establishment of an ambassador. … [Read more...] about EMBASSAGE, OR EMBASSY

In old English, law. Amendment or correction. The power of amending and correcting abuses, according to certain rules and measures. Cowell. In Saxon law. A pecuniary satisfaction for an Injury; the same as emenda, (q. v.) Spelman. Emendatio panls et oerevisloe. In old English law. The power of supervising and correcting the weights and measures of bread and ale, (assising … [Read more...] about EMENDATIO