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HIGHWAY ROBBERY

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Theft taking place on a public road. Slang for a transaction where one party has such leverage over the other and can demand such a high price so that it is akin to a robbery taking place. … [Read more...]

HIRE

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contracts. A bailment, where a compensation is to be given for the use of a thing, or for labor or services about it. 2. The contract of letting and hiring is usually divided into two kinds; first, Locatio, or Locatio conductio rei, the bailment of a thing to be used by the hirer, for a compensation to be paid by him. 3. Secondly, Locatio operis, or the hire of the labor and … [Read more...]

HIGHWAYMAN

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A bandit; one who robs travelers upon the highway. … [Read more...]

HIDGILD

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A sum of money paid by a villein or servant to save himself from a whipping. Fleta, L 1, c 47, I 20. … [Read more...]

HIGLER

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In English law. A hawker or peddler. A person who carries from door to door, and sells by retail, small articles of provisions, and the like. … [Read more...]

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