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An animal of the genus equua and species caballus. In a narrow and strict sense, the term is applied only to the male, and only to males of four years old or thereabouts, younger horses being called "colts." But even in this sense the term includes both stallions and geldings. In a wider sense, and as generally used In statutes, the word is taken as nomen g oner alls simum, and … [Read more...] about HORSE

Fr. In feudal law. Men of the fief; feudal tenants; the peers in the lords' courts. Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Mv. 28, c. 27. … [Read more...] about HOMMES DE FIEF

A formal document releasing an enlisted person from military service in good standing and having successfully completed service with good conduct and performance. … [Read more...] about HONORABLE DISCHARGE

Fr. In feudal law. Feudal tenants; the same with hommes de fief, (g. v.) Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Hv. 28, c. 36. … [Read more...] about HOMMES FEODAUX

In the civil law. An honorary or free gift; a gratuitous payment, as distinguished from hire or compensation for service; a lawyer's or counsellor's fee An honorarium is a voluntary donation, in consideration of services which admit of no compensation in money; in particular, to advocates at law, deemed to practice for honor or influence, and not for fees. McDonald v. Napier, … [Read more...] about HONORARIUM