(Gneco-Lat.) In the civil law. A place for keeping writings or records. Dig. 48, 19, 9, 6, … [Read more...] about GRAMMATOPHYLACIUM
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GRANDMOTHER
domestic relations. The mother of one's father or mother. The father's mother is called the paternal grandmother; the mother's mother is the maternal grandmother. … [Read more...] about GRANDMOTHER
GRAMME
The unit of weight in the metric system. The gramme is the weight of a cubic centimeter of distilled water at the temperature of 4 C. It is equal to 15.4341 grains troy, or 5.6481 drachms avoirdupois. … [Read more...] about GRAMME
GRANGE
A farm furnished with barns, granaries, stables, and all conveniences for husbandry. Co. Litt 5a. … [Read more...] about GRANGE
GOOD BEHAVIOUR
Conduct authorized by law. Surety of good behaviour may be demanded from any person who is justly suspected, upon sufficient grounds, of intending to commit a crime or misdemeanor. Surety. for good behaviour is somewhat similar to surety of the peace, but the recognizance is more easily forfeited, and it ought to be demanded with greater caution. … [Read more...] about GOOD BEHAVIOUR