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In a separation or divorce proceeding, an order granting one parent temporary physical possession of a child. … [Read more...] about TEMPORARY CUSTODY

The imposition of a tax; the act or process of imposing and levying a pecuniary charge or enforced contribution, ratable, or proportioned to value or some other standard, upon persons or property, by or on behalf of a government or one of its divisions or agencies, for the purpose of providing revenue for the maintenance and expenses of government The term "taxation," both in … [Read more...] about TAXATION

Spreading. Tedding grass is spreading it out after it is cut in the swath. 10 East 5. … [Read more...] about TEDDING

The valuation of ecclesiastical benefices made through every diocese in England, on occasion of Pope Innocent IV. granting to King Henry III. the tenth of all spirituals for three years. This taxation was first made by Walter, bishop of Norwich, delegated by the pope to this office in 38 Hen. III., and hence called "Taxatio Norwicencis." It is also called "Pope Innocent's … [Read more...] about TAXATTO ECCLESIASTICA

In old English law. A small tax or allowance to the sheriff from each tithing of his county towards the .charge of keeping courts, etc. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TEDING-PENNY