This term imports, ex vi termini, nearly the same as larceny; but in common parlance, it does not always import a felony; as, for example, you stole an acre of my land. 2. In slander cases, it seems that the term stealing takes its complexion from the subject-matter to which it is applied, and will be considered as intended of a felonious stealing, if a felony could have been … [Read more...] about STEALING
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STEP-SON
The son of one's wife by a former husband, or of one's husband by a former wife. … [Read more...] about STEP-SON
STEALTH
Theft is so called by some ancient writers. "Stealth is the wrongful taking of goods without pretense of title." Finch, Law, b. 3, c. 17. … [Read more...] about STEALTH
STERBRECHE, OR STREBRICH
The breaking, obstructing, or straitening of a way. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about STERBRECHE, OR STREBRICH
STEELBOW GOODS
In Scotch law. Corns, cattle, straw, and implements of husbandry delivered by a landlord to his tenant, by which the tenant is enabled to stock and labor the farm; in consideration of which he Becomes bound to return articles equal in quantity and quality, at the expiry of the lease. Bell. … [Read more...] about STEELBOW GOODS