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The principal officers of a forest. … [Read more...] about GRUARII

By this term the French lay writers signify a maritime loan, or bottomry. It is so called because the lender exposes his money to the perils of the sea; and contributes to the gross or general average. … [Read more...] about GROSS ADVENTURE

L. Fr. Largely, greatly. Grossement enseint, big with child. Plowd. 76. … [Read more...] about GROSSEMENT

In mining law. A contract between two parties by which one undertakes to furnish the necessary provisions, tools, and other supplies, and the other to prospect for and locate mineral lands and stake out mining claims thereon, the Interest in the property thus acquired inuring to the benefit of both parties, either equally or in such proportions as their agreement may fix. Such … [Read more...] about GRUB STAKE

mar. law. That kind of average which falls on the ship, cargo, and freight, and. is distinguished from particular average. See Average. … [Read more...] about GROSS AVERAGE