The Law Dictionary

GARDIANUS

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

In old English law. A guardian, defender, or protector. In feudal law, gardio. Spelman. A warden. Gardianm ecclesiw, a churchwarden. Gardianus quinque portuum, warden of the Cinque Ports. Spelman. … [Read more...]

GAOLER

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

The keeper of a gaol or prison, one who has the legal custody of the place where prisoners are kept. 2. It is his duty to keep the prisoners in safe custody, and for this, purpose he may use all necessary force. 1 Hale, P. C. 601. But any oppression of a prisoner under a pretended necessity will be punished; for the prisoner, whether he be a debtor or a criminal, is entitled to … [Read more...]

GARDINUM

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

In old English law. A garden. Reg. Orig. lb; 2. … [Read more...]

GARENE

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

L. Fr. A warren; a privileged place for keeping animals. … [Read more...]

Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.