An inn; a public house or tavern; a house for entertaining strangers or travelers. St. Louis v. Siegrist, 46 Mo. 594; People v. Jones, 54 Barb. (N. Y.) 316; Cromwell v. Stephens, 2 Daly (N. Y.) 19. Synonyms. In law, there is no difference whatever between the terms "hotel," "inn," and "tavern." except that in some states a statutory definition has been given to the word "hotel, … [Read more...]
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