In old English law. A tax or mulct. Jacob. … [Read more...] about HANGONEL
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HARD LABOR
punishment. In those states where the penitentiary system has been adopted, convicts who are to be imprisoned, as part of their punishment, are sentenced to perform hard labor. This labor is not greater than many freemen perform voluntarily, and the quantity required to be performed is not at all unreasonable. In the penitentiaries of Pennsylvania it consists in being employed … [Read more...] about HARD LABOR
HANAPER
A hamper or basket In which were kept the writs of the court of chancery relating to the business of a subject, and their returns. 8 Bl. Comm. 49. According to others, the fees accruing on writs, etc., were there kept. Spelman; Du Cange. Hanaper-office. An office belonging to the common law jurisdiction of the court of chancery, so called because all writs relating to the … [Read more...] about HANAPER
HANGWITE
In Saxon law. A fine for illegal hanging of a thief, or for allowing him to escape. Immunity from such fine. Du Cange. … [Read more...] about HANGWITE
HARD MONEY
Lawful coined money. Henry v. Bank of Salina, 5 Hill (N. Y.) 523, 536. … [Read more...] about HARD MONEY