In old records. House rent; or a tax or tribute laid upon a house. Cowell; Blount. … [Read more...]
HYPNOTISM
In medical jurisprudence. A psychic or mental state rendering the patient susceptible to suggestion at the will of another. The hypnotic state is an abnormal condition o of the mind and senses, in the nature of trance, artificial catalepsy, or somnambulism, induced in one person by another, by concentration of the attention, a strong effort of volition, and perhaps the exercise … [Read more...]
HURDLE
In English criminal law. A kind of sledge, on which convicted felons were drawn to the place of execution. … [Read more...]
HUSH MONEY
Slang term to denote payment of money or a bribe to stay silent on a matter. … [Read more...]
HYPOBOLUM
In the civil law. The name of the bequest or legacy given by the husband to his wife, at his death, above her dowry. … [Read more...]