In the civil law. A calendar; a book of accounts, memorandum-book, or debt-book; a book In which accounts were kept of moneys loaned out on Interest. Dig. 32, 64. So called because the Romans used to let out their money and receive the interest on the calends of each month. Calvin. … [Read more...]
KENILWORTH EDICT
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...]
KIDDER
In English law. An engrosser of corn to enhance its price. Also a huckster. … [Read more...]
KALENDS
See CALENDS. … [Read more...]
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...]