The word, "negro" means a black man, one descended from the African race, and does not commonly include a mulatto. Felix v. State, 18 Ala. 720. But the laws of the different states are not uniform in this respect, some including in the description "negro" one who has one-eighth or more of African blood. Rarely used in modern times, may be considered offensive. … [Read more...] about NEGRO
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NEGLIGENT
One who commits an act of negligence. See negligence. … [Read more...] about NEGLIGENT
NEIF
In old English law. A woman who was born a villein, or a bondwoman. … [Read more...] about NEIF
NEGLIGENT ESCAPE
An escape from confinement effected by the prisoner without the knowledge or connivance of the keeper of the prison, but which was made possible or practicable by the latter's negligence, or by his omission of such care and vigilance as he was legally bound to exercise in the safe-keeping of the prisoner. … [Read more...] about NEGLIGENT ESCAPE
NEIGHBORHOOD
A place near; an adjoining or surrounding district; a more immediate vicinity; vicinage. … [Read more...] about NEIGHBORHOOD