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Satisfaction for an offense committed or injury done. Cowell. … [Read more...] about GREE

In English law. A customary fine due from a copyhold tenant on the death of' the lord. 1 Strange, 654; 1 Crabb, Real Prop. p. 615, … [Read more...] about GRESSUME

A colloquial expression to signify a time indefinitely remote, there being no such division of time known to the Greeks. … [Read more...] about GREEK KALENDS

A marriage celebrated at Gretna, in Dumfries, (bordering on the county of Cumberland,) in Scotland. By the law of Scotland a valid marriage may be contracted by consent alone, without any other formality. When the marriage act (26 Geo. II. c. 33) rendered the publication of banns, or a license, necessary in England, It became usual for persons who wished to marry clandestinely … [Read more...] about GRETNA GREEN MARRIAGE

This is a common term (most frequently used) for the Alien Registration Receipt Card. It is a card provided to legal permanent residents of the United States and also serves as a photo identification card. it enables permanent residents to leave the U.S. and return after a temporary departure and a visa is not required for entry. Unless the right is abandoned or is terminated … [Read more...] about GREEN CARD