domestic relations. The children of one's children. Sometimes these may claim bequests given in a will to children, though in general they can make no such claim. 6 Co. 16. … [Read more...]

(A) weight. The twenty-fourth part of a pennyweight. 2. For scientific purposes the grain only is used, and sets of weights are constructed in decimal progression, from 10,000 grains downward to one hundredth of a grain. (B) corn. It signifies wheat, rye, barley, or other corn sown in the ground In Pennsylvania, a tenant for a certain term is entitled to the way-going crop. In … [Read more...]

domestic relations. The father of one's father or mother. The father's father is called the paternal grandfather; the mother's father is the maternal grandfather. … [Read more...]

An ancient duty in London under which the twentieth part of salt imported by aliens was taken. … [Read more...]

A clause that requires those who are already part of an old system to retain their benefits and not be required to switch to the new system. For example, in contract, a corporate discount for customers may be 15% and a company wishes to limit that amount to 10%. The lower amount will apply for all new employees but old employees will enjoy the greater discount which is … [Read more...]