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The endeavor of the crew of a vessel, or any one or more of them, to overthrow the legitimate authority of her commander, with intent to remove him from his command, or against his will to take possession of the vessel by assuming the government and navigation of her, or by transferring their obedience from the lawful commander to some other person. United States v. Kelly, 11 … [Read more...] about REVOLT

In English Law. Two officers elected by the burgesses ot non-parllanientary municipal boroughs, the purpose of assisting the mayor In revising the parish burgess. Wharton. … [Read more...] about REVISING ASSESSORS

A credit agreement with consumers that allows the consumer to payoff a debts on a regular basis and, when paid, automatically provides the borrower with credit. This revolving door of credit continues provided that the consumer pays on time and doesn't exceed limitations. … [Read more...] about REVOLVING CREDIT

In English law. Barristers appointed to revise the list of voters for county and borough members of parliament, and who hold courts for that purpose throughout the county.. Revising barristers' courts. In English law. Courts held in the autumn throughout the country, to revise the list of voters for county and borough members of parliament. … [Read more...] about REVISING BARRISTERS

An offer of recompense given by authority of law for the performance of some act for the public good; which, when the act has been performed, is to be paid; or it is the recompense actually paid. 2. A reward may be offered by the government or by a private person. In criminal prosecutions, a person may be a competent witness although he expects, on conviction of the prisoner, … [Read more...] about REWARD