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HOLDING OVER

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The act of keeping possession by the tenant, without the consent of the landlord of premises which the latter, or those under whom he claims, had leased to the former, after the term has expired. 2. When a proper notice has been given, this injury is remedied by, ejectment, or, under local regulations, by summary proceedings. … [Read more...]

HOGHENHYNE

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In Saxon law. A house-servant Any stranger who lodged three nights or more at a man's house in a decennary was called "haghenhyne," and his host became responsible for his acts as for those of his servant. … [Read more...]

HOLDING PERIOD

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The period of time which an asset is held, usually in tax law such as for ascertaining whether an event is long or short term for tax treatment. … [Read more...]

HOGSHEAD

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A measure of a capacity containing the fourth part of a tun, or sixty-three gallons. Cowell. A large cask, of indefinite contents, but usually containing from one hundred to one hundred and forty gallons. Webster. … [Read more...]

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