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In Hindu law. The instrument of government or instruction; any book of instructions, particularly containing Divine ordinances. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SHASTER

The office of sheriff, the time during which a sheriff is to remain in office. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFALTY

While "shave" is sometimes used to denote the act of obtaining the property of another by oppression and extortion, it may be used in an innocent sense to denote the buying of existing notes and other securities for money, at a discount Hence to charge a man with using money for shaving is not libelous per ae. See Stone v. Cooper, 2 Denio (N. Y.) 301; Trentham v, Moore, 111 … [Read more...] about SHAVE

The sale of property by the sheriff after being seized, pursuant to court judgment, so that a judgment creditor's judgment shall be satisfied against the debtor whose property was seized. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFS SALE

In old English law. A wood. Co. Litt 4b. … [Read more...] about SHAW