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In the civil law. Compensation or set-off. … [Read more...] about STOPPAGE

In old English law. A surveyor of the highways … [Read more...] about STRATOR

contracts. This is the name of that act of a vendor of goods, upon a credit, who, on learning that the buyer has failed, resumes the possession of the goods, while they are in the hands of a carrier or middle-man, in their transit to the buyer, and before they get, into his actual possession. 2. The subject will be considered with reference to, 1. The person who has a right to … [Read more...] about STOPPAGE IN TRANSITU

descents. This is a metaphorical expression which designates, in the genealogy of a family, the person from whom others are descended: those persons who have so descended are called branches. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In mercantile law. The goods and wares of a merchant or tradesman, kept for sale and traffic. In a larger sense. The capital of a merchant or … [Read more...] about STOCK

One who is authorized by a customer to buy and sell securities. … [Read more...] about STOCK BROKER