1. The regulation, restraint, supervision, or control which is exercised upon the individual members of an organized jural society by those invested with the supreme political authority, for the good and welfare of the body politic; or the act of exercising supreme political power or control. 2. The system of polity in a state; that form of fundamental rules and principles by … [Read more...] about GOVERNMENT
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GOD'S PENNY
In old English law. Earnest-money; money given as evidence of the completion of a bargain. This name is probably derived from the fact that such money was given to the church or distributed in alms. … [Read more...] about GOD'S PENNY
GOLDWIT
A mulct or fine In gold. … [Read more...] about GOLDWIT
GOGING-STOLE
An old form of the word "cucking-stool," (q. v.) Cowell. … [Read more...] about GOGING-STOLE
GOLIARDUS
L. Lat. A jester, buffoon, or juggler. Spelman, voc. "Goliar-densis." … [Read more...] about GOLIARDUS