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In old English law. An officer who procured or purchased articles needed for the king's use at an arbitrary price. In the statute 36 Edw. III. c. 2, this is called a "heignous nome," (heinous or hateful name,) and changed to that of "achar tor." Barring. Ob. St. 289. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old Scotch law. Petty theft 2 Pitc Crim. Tr. 43. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
That part of a statute commencing with the words "Be it enacted," and continuing as far as the repealing clause; and hence, the design, contemplation, purpose, or scope of the act. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A fraudulent business model where current participants are remunerated from the contributions paid by new participants and who are lured through promises of significant returns and any true product or service of value actually being delivered. See also Ponzi Scheme. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In pleading. To confide to; to rely upon; to submit to. As in the phrase, "the said defendant puts himself upon the country;" that is, he trusts his case to the arbitrament of a jury. … [Read more...]