In old English law. Light horsemen or bowmen; also certain tenants, bound by their tenure to maintain a little light horse for giving notice of any invasion, or such like peril, towards the seaside. Camden, Brit. … [Read more...] about HOBBLERS
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HISTORICAL COST
The original cost of something or the cost that was recording on the books. … [Read more...] about HISTORICAL COST
HOBBY LOSS
Losses as a result of one's hobby but not one's for-profit business activities. For tax purposes, such losses have a limited ability to be deducted. … [Read more...] about HOBBY LOSS
HISTORY
evidence. The recital of facts written and given out for true. 2. Facts stated in histories may be read in evidence, on the ground of their notoriety. Skin. R. 14; 1 Ventr. R. 149. But these facts must be of a public nature, and the general usages and customs of the country. Histories are not admissible in relation to matters not of a public nature, such as the custom of a … [Read more...] about HISTORY
HOC
Lat. This. Hoc intuitu, with this expectation. Hoc loco, in this place. Hoc nomine, In this name. Hoc titulo, under this title. Hoe voce, under this word. … [Read more...] about HOC