In French law. The right of succession which arises to one upon the death, whether natural or civil, of another. … [Read more...]
OUTLAWED
when applied to a promissory note means barred by the statute of limitations. … [Read more...]
OVE
L. Fr. With. Modern French avcc. … [Read more...]
OTER LA TOUAILLE
In the laws of Oleron. To deny a seaman his mess. Literally, to deny the table cloth or victuals for three meals. … [Read more...]
OUT OF TIME
A mercantile phrase applied to a ship or vessel that has been so long at sea as to justify the belief of her total loss. In another sense, a vessel is said to be out of time when, computed from her known day of sailing, the time that has elapsed exceeds the average duration of similar voyages at the same season of the year. The phrase is identical with "missing ship." 2 Duer, … [Read more...]