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In old European law. A species of service and tribute rendered to their lords by agricultural tenants. Supposed by Spelman to be derived from the name of a certain portion of land, called, in England, a "rig" or "ridge," an elevated piece of ground, formed out of several furrows. Burril. … [Read more...] about RIGA

The casual ejector and fictitious defendant in ejectment, whose services are no longer invoked. … [Read more...] about RICHARD ROE, OTHERWISE TROUBLESOME.

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1970. The Act provides for extended criminal penalties as well as civil causes of action for the commission of certain acts typically a part of organized crime (illegal gambling, bribery, money laundering, kidnapping) which is performed as a part of an ongoing criminal enterprise. … [Read more...] about RICO

Span. In Spanish law. A nobleman; a count or baron. 1 White, Reop. 36. … [Read more...] about RICOHOME

Capable of revocation, being withdrawn or revoked. … [Read more...] about REVOCABLE