A dormant partner; one whose name does not appear in the firm, and who takes no active part in the business, but who has an interest in the concern, and shares the profits, and thereby becomes a partner, either absolutely, or aa respects third persons. … [Read more...]

In English law. A sum paid to the ministers of divers parishes as a modus in lieu of tithe-wood. Blount … [Read more...]

In English law. An expression frequently used in coal-mine leases and agreements for the same It signifies a fixed or dead, i.e., certain, rent as distinguished from a rent or royalty varying with the amount of coals gotten, and is payable although the mine should not be worked at all, but should be sleeping or dead, whence the name. Brown. … [Read more...]

A slang term to mean clear and obvious evidence that absolutely proves a case. … [Read more...]

As to slight "Care," "Evidence," "Fault" and "Negligence," see those titles. … [Read more...]