In Saxon law. The price or value of a beast A payment for a beast The payment or forfeiture of a beast. A penalty for taking away cattle. Spelman. … [Read more...]

An act of congress conferring powers of government upon a territory. In re Lane, 135 U. S. 443, 10 Sup. Ct 760, 34 L. Ed. 219. … [Read more...]

The fundamental law, or constitution, of a state or nation, written and unwritten; that law or system of laws or principles which defines and establishes the organization of its government. … [Read more...]

To establish or furnish with organs; to systematize; to put into working order; to arrange in order for the normal exercise of Its appropriate functions. The word "organize," as used In railroad and other charters, ordinarily signifies the choice and qualification of all necessary officers for the transaction of the business of the corporation. This is usually done after all … [Read more...]

n. At common law. One who has exempt and immediate jurisdiction In causes ecclesiastical. Also a bishop; and an archbishop is the ordinary of the whole province, to visit and receive appeals from inferior jurisdictions. Also a commissary or official of a bishop or other ecclesiastical judge having judicial power; an archdeacon; officer of the royal household. Wharton. In … [Read more...]