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A measure of length equal to four inches, used in measuring the height ot horses. A person's signature. In old English law. An oath. For the meaning of the terms "strong hand" and "clean hands," see those titles. That part of the human body at the end of the arm. 2. Formerly the hand was considered as the symbol of good faith, and some contracts derive their names from the … [Read more...] about HAND

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

Lawful coined money. Henry v. Bank of Salina, 5 Hill (N. Y.) 523, 536. … [Read more...] about HARD MONEY

An appellate court is said to "hand down" its decision in a.case, when the opinion is prepared and filed for transmission to the court below. … [Read more...] about HAND DOWN

An alliance or confederation among merchants or cities, for the good ordering and protection of the commerce of its members. An imposition upon merchandise. Du Cange. Hanse towns. The collective name of certain German cities, including Lubeck, Hamburg, and Bremen, which formed an alliance for the mutual protection and furtherance of their commercial interests, in the twelfth … [Read more...] about HANSE