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Lat. A gloss, explanation, or Interpretation. The glosses of the Roman law are brief illustrative comments or annotations on the text of Justinian's collections, made by the professors who taught or lectured on them about the twelfth century, (especially at the law school of Bologna,) and were hence called "glossators" These glosses were at flrst Inserted in the text with the … [Read more...] about GLOSSA

In Saxon and old English law. A measure of length, equal to one yard, derived from the girth or circumference of a man's body. … [Read more...] about GIRTH

Lat. A sword. An ancient emblem of defense. Hence the ancient earls or comites (the king's attendants, advisers, and associates in his government) were made by being girt with swords, (gladio succincti.) The emblem of the executory power of the law in punishing crimes. 4 Bl. Comm. 177. In old Latin authors, and in the Norman laws, this word was used to signify supreme … [Read more...] about GLADIUS

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

In the civil law. One who acts for another, or transacts another's business. Calvin. … [Read more...] about GESTOR