In English ecclesiastical law. The second week before Whitsunday, thus called from three fasts observed therein, the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, called "Rogation days," because of the extraordinary prayers then made for the fruits of the earth, or as a preparation for the devotion of Holy Thursday. Wharton. Rogationes, quesstiones, et positioned debent esse simplioes. nob. … [Read more...] about ROGATION WEEK
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RISCUS
L. Latin: In the civil law. A chest for the keeping of clothing. Calvin. … [Read more...] about RISCUS
ROADSTEAD
In maritime law. A known general station for ships, notoriously used as such, and distinguished by the name; and hot any spot where an anchor swill find bottom and fix itself. 1 C. Rob. Adm. 232. … [Read more...] about ROADSTEAD
RISING OF COURT
Properly the final adjournment of the court for the term, though the term is also sometimes used to express the cessation of judicial business for the day or for a recess; it is the opposite of "sitting" or "session." See State v. Weaver, 11 feb. 163, 8 Ni Wi 865. … [Read more...] about RISING OF COURT
ROARING
A disease among horses occasioned by the circumstance of the neck of the windpipe being too narrow for accelerated respiration; the disorder is frequently produced by sore throat or other topical inflammation. 2. A horse affected with this malady is rendered less serviceable, and he is therefore unsound. … [Read more...] about ROARING