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In the English law of real property, when, after a person has made a grant, the property granted comes back to him, (c. p., by escheat or forfeiture,) and he grants it again, he is said to regrant it. The phrase is chiefly used in the law of copyholds. … [Read more...] about REGRANT

The killing of a king, aud, by extension, of a queen. Theorie des Lois Criminelles, vol. 1, p. 300. REGIDOR. Laws of the Spanish empire of the Indies. One of a body, never exceeding twelve, who formed a part of the ayuntamiento or municipal council in every capital of a jurisdiction. The office of regidor was held for life, that is to say, during the pleasure of the supreme … [Read more...] about REGICIDE

A person who is registered to vote and recorded in the books of a certain district and/or party and able to vote in a specific election. … [Read more...] about REGISTERED VOTER

crim. law. Every practice or device, by act, conspiracy, words, or news, to enhance the price of victuals or other merchandise, is so denominated. 3 Inst. 196; 1 Russ. on Cr. 169. 2. In the Roman law, persons who monopolized grain, and other produce of the earth, were called dardanarii, and were variously punished. … [Read more...] about REGRATING

In Spanish law. One of a body, never exceeding twelve, who formed a part of the ayuntamiento. The office of regidor was held for life; that is to say, during the pleasure of the supreme authority. In most places the office was purchased; in some cities, however, they were elected by persons of the district called "capitularea." 12 Pet 442, note. … [Read more...] about REGIDOR