med. jur. The unborn child. The name of embryo is sometimes given to it; but, although the terms are occasionally used indiscriminately, the latter is more frequently employed to designate the state of an unborn child during the first three months after conception, and by some until quickening. A foetus is sometimes described by the uncouth phrase of infant in ventre sa mere. … [Read more...]

In old English law. High-water mark; flood-mark. 1 And. 88,89. … [Read more...]

House-bote; flre-bote. Cowell. … [Read more...]

In maritime law. Any atmospheric condition (including not only fog properly socalled but also mist or falling snow) which thickens the air obstructs the view and so increases the perils of navigation. … [Read more...]

This term has acquired a definite and specific meaning in law. It commonly imports raising and setting back water on another's land, by a dam placed across a stream or water-course which is the natural drain and outlet for surplus water on such land. Call v. Middlesex County Com'rs, 2 Gray (Mass.) 235. … [Read more...]