An edict or award between Henry III. and those who had been in arms against him; so called because made at Kenilworth Castle, in Warwickshire, anno 51 Hen. III., A. D. 1266. It contained a composition of those who had forfeited their estates in that rebellion, which composition was five years' rent of the estates forfeited. Wharton. … [Read more...] about KENILWORTH EDICT
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KICKBACK
An illegal payoff. A secret payment made to an agent after a transaction occurs in order in order to induce the agent to go through with the transaction. … [Read more...] about KICKBACK
KALENDS
See CALENDS. … [Read more...] about KALENDS
KENNING TO A TERCE
In Scotch law. The act of the sheriff in ascertaining the just proportion of the husband's lands which belong to the widow in right of her terce or dower. Bell. … [Read more...] about KENNING TO A TERCE
KIDDER
In English law. An engrosser of corn to enhance its price. Also a huckster. … [Read more...] about KIDDER