Swedish law. He who has a right to dispose of a woman in marriage. 2. This right is vested in the father, if living; if dead, in the mother. They may nominate a person in their place; but for want of such nomination, the brothers german; and for want of them, the consanguine brothers; and in default of the latter, uterine brothers have the right, but they are bound to consult … [Read more...] about GIFTOMAN
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GEWRITE
In Saxon law. Deeds or charters; writings. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 10. … [Read more...] about GEWRITE
GILD
In Saxon law. A tax or tribute Spelman. A fine, mulct, or amerciament; a satisfaction or compensation for an injury. A fraternity, society, or company of persons combined together, under certain regulations, and with the king's license, and so called because its expenses were defrayed by the contributions (geld, gild) of its members. Spelman. In other words, a corporation; … [Read more...] about GILD
GFCF
Gross fixed capital formation … [Read more...] about GFCF
GILDA MERCATORIA
A gild merchant, or merchant gild; a gild, corporation, or company of merchants. 10 Coke, 30. … [Read more...] about GILDA MERCATORIA