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OXFILD

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A restitution anciently made by a hundred or county for any wrong done by one that was within the same. Lamb. Arch. 125. … [Read more...]

OXGANG

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In old English law. As much land as an ox could till. Co. Litt 5a. A measure of land of uncertain quantity. In Scotland, it consisted of thirteen acres. Spelman. … [Read more...]

OVERHEAD

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A cost of a needed resource that is not involved in the production of a good or service but is still incurred and a necessary expense. An ongoing business expense that has no direct relation to the good or service being produced or provided. An accounting term. … [Read more...]

OVERHERNISSA

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In Saxon law. Contumacy or contempt of court Leg. JEtheL c 25. … [Read more...]

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