Lynch law; in particular a custom anciently prevailing in the parish of Halifax. England, by which the free burghers held a summary trial of any one accused of petit larceny, and if they found him guilty, ordered him to be decapitated. … [Read more...] about GIBBET LAW
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GILDO
In Saxon law. Members of a gild or decennary. Oftener spelled "con-gildo" Du Cange; Spelman. … [Read more...] about GILDO
GIFT
(A) conveyancing. A voluntary conveyance; that is, a conveyance not founded on the consideration of money or blood. The word denotes rather the motive of the conveyance; so that a feoffment or grant may be called a gift when gratuitous. A gift is of the same nature as a settlement; neither denotes a form of assurance, but the nature of the transaction. The operative words of … [Read more...] about GIFT
GILL
A measure of capacity, equal to one-fourth of a pint. Vide Measure. … [Read more...] about GILL
GIFT CAUSA MORTIS
A gift that is made in contemplation of one's death. … [Read more...] about GIFT CAUSA MORTIS