A word composed of the three initial syllables re. fa. lo., for recordari facias loquelam. … [Read more...] about REFALO
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REFORMATORY
A place where juvenile delinquents are housed rather than prison with a focus on education, rehabilitation and reform. This term is of too wide and uncertain signification to support a bequest for the building of a "boys' reformatory." It Includes all places and institutions in which efforts are made either to cultivate the intellect, instruct the conscience, or improve the … [Read more...] about REFORMATORY
REFARE
To bereave, take away, rob. Cowell. … [Read more...] about REFARE
REFORMATORY SCHOOLS
In English law. Schools to which convicted juvenile offenders (under sixteen) may be sent by order of the court before which they are tried, if the offense be punishable with penal servitude or imprisonment, and the sentence be to imprisonment for ten days or more. Wharton. … [Read more...] about REFORMATORY SCHOOLS
REFECTION
In the civil law. Reparation ; re-establishment of a building. Dig. 19, 1, 6M. … [Read more...] about REFECTION