Written or printed directions, delivered by the commanding officer of a convoy to the several masters of the ships under his care, by which they are enabled to understand and answer his signals, to know the place of rendezvous appointed for the fleet in case of dispersion by storm, by an enemy, or otherwise. Without sailing instructions no vessel can have the protection and … [Read more...] about SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
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SACABURTH, SACABERE, SAKABERE
In old English law. He that lis robbed, or by theft deprived of his money or goods, and puts in surety to prosecute the felon with fresh suit Bract, fol. 1546. … [Read more...] about SACABURTH, SACABERE, SAKABERE
SAEVETIA
Cruelty. It is required in order to constitute saevetia that there should exist such a degree of cruelty as to endanger the party's suffering bodily hurt. … [Read more...] about SAEVETIA
SAILORS
Seamen, mariners. Vide Mariners; Seamen; Shipping Articles. … [Read more...] about SAILORS
SACCABOR
In old English law. The person from whom a thing had been stolen, and by whom the thief was freshly pursued. Bract, fol. 154b. See SACABURTH. … [Read more...] about SACCABOR