In the civil law. A commentator or annotator. A term applied to the professors and teachers of the Roman law In the twelfth century, at the head of whom was Irnerlus. Mackeld. Rom. Law, 1 90. … [Read more...] about GLOSSATOR
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GIRTH AND SANCTUARY
In old Scotch law. An asylum given to murderers, where the murder was committed without any previous design, and in chaude mella, or heat of passion. Bell. … [Read more...] about GIRTH AND SANCTUARY
GLAIVE
A sword, lance, or horseman's staff. One of the weapons allowed in a trial by combat … [Read more...] about GLAIVE
GLOUCESTER, STATUTE OF
The statute is the 6 Edw. I. c. 1, A. D. 1278. It takes its name from the place of its enactment, and was the first statute giving costs in actions. … [Read more...] about GLOUCESTER, STATUTE OF
GESTU ET FAMA
An ancient and obsolete writ resorted to when a person's good behavior was impeached. Lamb. Eir. 1. 4, c. 14. … [Read more...] about GESTU ET FAMA