A fine paid upon the transfer of a copyhold estate. … [Read more...]
GRAY'S INN
An inn of court. See INNS OF COURT. … [Read more...]
GRATIFICATION
A gratuity; a recompense or reward for services or benefits, given voluntarily, without solicitation or promise. … [Read more...]
GREAT
As used in various compound legal terms, this word generally means extraordinary, that is, exceeding the common or ordinary measure or standard, in respect to physical size, or importance, dignity, etc. See Gulf, etc., R. Co. v. Smith, 87 Tex. 348, 28 S. W. 520. Great eattle. A11 manner of beasts except sheep and yearlings. 2 Rolle, 173. Great charter. Magna Charta, (q. v.) As … [Read more...]
GRANATARIUS
In old English law. An officer having charge of a granary. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 82, … [Read more...]