In Saxon law. A recompense or satisfaction for the violation of holy orders, or violence offered to persons in holy orders. Cowell; Blount … [Read more...]

In Roman law. The heir, or universal successor In the event of death. The heir is he who actively or passively succeeds to the entire property of the estate-leaver. He is not only the successor to the rights and claims, but also to the estate-leaver's debts, and in relation to his estate is to be regarded as the identical person of the estate-leaver, inasmuch as he represents … [Read more...]

Settled dwelling in a given place; fixed and permanent residence there. This term is more comprehensive than "domicile," for one may be domiciled in a given place though he does not spend the greater portion of his time there, or though he may be absent for long periods. It is also more comprehensive than "residence," for one may reside in a given place only temporarily or for … [Read more...]

In Hindu law. A boundary or limit A statutory punishment defined by law, and not arbitrary. Mozley A Whitley. … [Read more...]

In old English law. To give a right of inheritance, or make the donation hereditary to the grantee and his heirs. Cowell. … [Read more...]