This is a Latin word, literally signifying a step; figuratively it is used to designate a person in the ascending or descending line, in genealogy; a degree. In the civil and old English law. A measure of space. A degree of relationship. A step or degree generally; e.g., gradus honorum, degrees of honor. Vicat A pulpit; a year; a generation. Du Cange. A port; any place where a … [Read more...] about GRADUS
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GOD BOTE
eccl. law. An ecclesiastical or church fine imposed upon an. offender for crimes and offences committed against God. … [Read more...] about GOD BOTE
GOLDEN RULE
A rule which allows a judge to interpret words as intended rather than may be literally written so as to avoid an absurd or wrongful result. … [Read more...] about GOLDEN RULE
GOD-BOTE
An ecclesiastical or church fine paid for crimes and offenses committed against God. Cowell. … [Read more...] about GOD-BOTE
GOLDEN RULE ARGUMENT
An argument used by plaintiff's attorneys in personal injury cases, who ask jurors to consider damages for an injured client as if the juror himself or herself was so injured, e.g. disfigured just like the plaintiff. … [Read more...] about GOLDEN RULE ARGUMENT