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GOOD BEHAVIOUR

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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...]

GOOLE

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In old English law. A breach in a bank or sea wall, or a passage worn by the flux and reflux of the sea. St. 16 & 17 Car. II. c. 11. … [Read more...]

GRACE , DAYS OF

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Time of indulgence granted to an acceptor or maker for the payment of his bill of exchange or note. It was originally a gratuitous favor, (hence the name,) but custom has rendered it a legal right. … [Read more...]

GOOD CAUSE

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Having adequate or substantial grounds upon which to do something (e.g. make a ruling) or not to do something. … [Read more...]

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