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Lat. Fit; suitable; active; useful, (of a servant.) Proved; authentic, (of Book of Saints.) Fixed; stable, (of authority of the king.) Du Cange. … [Read more...] about HABILIS

A computer programmer who breaks into secured computer system for the purpose of committing mischief or a crime. … [Read more...] about HACKER

Lat. In old English law. A seeker of an inheritance; hence, the next heir to lands. Haerdipite suo propinquo vel antraneo perionloso sane custodi nnUns eon mittatur. To the next heir, whether a relation or a stranger, certainly a dangerous guardian, let no one be committed. Co. Litt 88b. … [Read more...] about HAEREDIPETA

A disposition or condition of the body or mind acquired by custom or a usual repetition of the same act or function. Habit and repute. By the law of Scotland, marriage may be established by "habit and repute" where the parties cohabit and are at the same time held and reputed as man and wife. See Bell. The same rule obtains in some of the United States. … [Read more...] about HABIT

Carriages plying for hire in the street. The driver is liable for negligently losing baggage. … [Read more...] about HACKNEY CARRIAGES