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The land which in Domesday is said to have been "thane-lancd," and afterwards converted into "reveland" It seems to have been land which, having reverted to the king after the death of the thane, who had it for life, was not granted out to any by the king, but rested in charge on the account of the reve or bailiff of the manor. Spel. Feuds, c. 24. … [Read more...] about REVELAND

practice. A short account in writing, made by the sheriff, or other ministerial officer, of the manner in which he has executed a writ. Steph. on Pl. 24. 2. It is the duty of such officer to return all writs on the return day; on his neglecting to do so, a rule may be obtained on him to return the writ and, if he do not obey the rule, he may be attached for contempt. … [Read more...] about RETURN OF WRITS

In practice. To be returned; requiring a return. When a writ is said to be "returnable" on a certain day, it is meant that on that day the officer must return it. … [Read more...] about RETURNABLE

The money that is available through the Social Security program to persons reaching age 62 and represents a small amount of the earnings during the time they worked. It is paid monthly. … [Read more...] about RETIREMENT BENEFITS

To withdraw, to pull back away from confrontation. … [Read more...] about RETREAT