This term, as used in various compound legal phrases, is sometimes merely an addition of dignity, not importing a comparison ; but more generally It means exalted, either in rank or location, or occupying a position of superiority, and in a few instances it implies superiority in respect to importance, size, or frequency or publicity of use, e.g., "high seas," "highway." As to … [Read more...]

One of the four great Roman roads of Britain. More commonly called "Ikenild Street." … [Read more...]

An officer appointed in some cities bears this name. His powers are generally limited to matters of police, and are not more extensive in these respects than those of constables. … [Read more...]

A collection of orders and forms extensively modifying the pleading and practice in the English superior courts of common law, established in Hilary term, 1834. Stimson. … [Read more...]

English law. The name of a court established by stat. 25 Hen. VIII. c. 19, s. 4. No permanent judges are appointed, but in every case of appeal to this court, there issues a special commission, under the great seal of Great Britain, directed to such persons as the lord chancellor, lord keeper, or lords commissioners of the great seal, for the time being, shall think fit to … [Read more...]