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The tax which must be paid by persons in order to vote in an election. Abolished in federal elections. … [Read more...] about POLL TAX

Latin: In the civil law. Penal; imposing a penalty; claiming or enforcing a penalty. Actiones pomales, penal actions. Inst 4, 6, 12. … [Read more...] about POENALIS

A court established in pursuance of the statutes 43 Eliz. e, 12, and 13 & 14 Car. II. c. 23. Composed of the judge of the admiralty, the recorder of London, two doctors of " the civil law, two common lawyers, and eight merchants; any three of whom, one being a civilian or a barrister, could determine in a summary way causes concerning policies of assurance in London, with … [Read more...] about POLICIES OF INSURANCE, COURT OF

A foreign coin of base metal, prohibited by St. 27 Edw. I. c. 3, from being brought into the realm, on pain of forfeiture of life and goods. 4 Bl. Comm. 98. It was computed at two pollards for a sterling or penny. Dyer, 82b. … [Read more...] about POLLARDS

Latin: In the civil law. Repentance; reconsideration; changing one's mind; drawing back from an agreement already made, or rescinding it Locus poenitentiae. Room or place for re-pentence or reconsideration; an opportunity to withdraw from a negotiation before finally concluding the contract or agreement. Also, in criminal law, an opportunity afforded by the circumstances to a … [Read more...] about POENITENTIA