Antagonistic. Having the character of an enemy; standing in the relation of an enemy. See 1 Kent Comm. c. 4. Hostile embargo. One laid upon the vessels of an actual or prospective enemy. Hostile possession. This term as applied to an occupant of real estate holding adversely, is not construed as implying actual enmity or ill will, but merely means that he claims to hold the … [Read more...]

1. A dwelling; a building designed for the habitation and residence of men."House" means, presumptively, a dwelling-house is a building divided into floors and apartments, with four walls, a roof, and doors and chimneys; but it does not necessarily mean precisely this. Daniel v. Coulsting, 7 Man. & O. 125; Surman v. Darley, 14 Mees. & W. 183."House" is not synonymous … [Read more...]

The knights of a religious order, so called because they built a hospital at Jerusalem, wherein pilgrims were received. All their lands and goods in England were given to the sovereign by 32 Hen. VIIL c. 24. … [Read more...]

A company that is bought out by another despite resistance by the board of directors or a group of shareholders. … [Read more...]

An order of a criminal court, whether pre-trial or following sentencing after conviction of a crime, restricting a criminal defendant to his or her residence and a prohibition on leaving the residence except under certain conditions and at specified hours, if any. … [Read more...]