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HEAD-PENCE

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An exaction of 40d. or more, collected by the sheriff of Northumberland from the people of that county twice in every seven years, without account to the king. Abolished in 1444. Cowell. … [Read more...]

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION

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Frequently referred to as an HMO, it is a group medical insurance plan where members pay a monthly fee and have access to a list of medical services and medical services providers. … [Read more...]

HEADRIGHT CERTIFICATE

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In the laws of the republic of Texas, a certificate issued under authority of an act of 1839, which provided that every person immigrate lng to the republic between October 1, 1837, and January 1, 1840, who was the head of a family and actually resided within the government with his or her family should be entitled to a grant of 640 acres of land, to be held under such a … [Read more...]

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