A coin formerly issued by the English mint, but all these coins were called in in the time of Wm. IV. The word now means only the sum of 1 POUND 1s., in which denomination the fees of counsel are always given. … [Read more...] about GUINEA
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GUEST-TAKER
An agister; one who took cattle in to feed in the royal forests. Cowell. … [Read more...] about GUEST-TAKER
GULE OF AUGUST
The first of August, being the day of St Peter ad Vincula. … [Read more...] about GULE OF AUGUST
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Commonly abbreviated as a GAL, this refers to a court appointed person that is the representative for a child or incapacitated adult who protects their interests and may represent them in court proceedings. The GAL may protect the interests of a child in a custody battle, when there are allegations of abuse and other situations where a child may need legal representation for … [Read more...] about GUARDIAN AD LITEM
GUET
In old French law. Watch. Ord. Mar. liv. 4, tit 6. … [Read more...] about GUET