A temporary place for people to stay who have just left a mental institution or prison and which gradually eases them back into society. … [Read more...] about HALFWAY HOUSE
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HAIMHALDARE
In old Scotch law. To seek restitution of one's own goods and gear, and bring the same home again. Skene de Verb. Sign. … [Read more...] about HAIMHALDARE
HALIFAX LAW
A synonym for lynch law, or the summary (and unauthorized) trial of a person accused of crime and the Infliction of death upon him; from the name of the parish of Halifax, in England, where anciently this form of private justice was practised by the free burghers in the case of persons accused of stealing; also called "gibbet law." … [Read more...] about HALIFAX LAW
HAIMSUCKEN
In Scotch law. The crime of assaulting a person in his own house. Bell. … [Read more...] about HAIMSUCKEN
HALIGEMOT
In Saxon law. The meeting of a hall, (conventus aulas,) that is, a lord's court; a court of a manor, or court-baron. Spelman. So called from the hall, where the tenants or freemen met, and Justice was administered. Crabb, Eng. Law, 26. … [Read more...] about HALIGEMOT