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In old English law. The trial by battle, which does not seem to have been usual in England before the time of the Conqueror, though originating in the kingdoms of the north, where it was practiced under the name of "holmgang," from the custom of fighting duels on a small island or holm. Wharton. … [Read more...] about ORNEST

Apparent authority. … [Read more...] about OSTENSIBLE AUTHORITY

Any person (but particularly a minor or infant) who has lost both (or one) of his or her parents. More particularly, a fatherless child. … [Read more...] about ORPHAN

A partner whose name is made known and appears to the world as a partner, and who is in reality such. … [Read more...] about OSTENSIBLE PARTNER

Engl. law. By the custom of London, when a freeman of that city dies, his estate is divided into three parts, as follows: one third part to the widow; another, to the children advanced by him in his lifetime, which is called the orphanage; and the other third part may be by him disposed of by will. Now, however, a freeman may dispose of his estate as he pleases; but in cases of … [Read more...] about ORPHANAGE