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You deliver to bail. In old English practice. The name of a writ which might be issued in behalf of a party who, upon the writ de odio et atia, had been found to have been maliciously accused of a crime, commanding the sheriff that if the prisoner found twelve good and lawful men of the county who would be mainpernors for him, he should deliver him in bail to those twelve, … [Read more...] about TRADAS IN BALLIUM

One who makes it his business to buy merchandise or goods and chattels, and to sell the same for the purpose of making a profit. The quantum of dealing is immaterial, when an intention to deal generally exists. 2. Questions as to who is a trader most frequently arise under the bankrupt laws, and the most difficult among them are those cases where the party follows a business … [Read more...] about TRADER

In its most extensive signification this word includes all sorts of dealings by way of Bale or exchange. In a more limited sense it signifies the dealings in a particular business, as the India trade; by trade is also understood the business of a particular mechanic, hence boys are said to be put apprentices to learn a trade, as the trade of a carpenter, shoemaker, and the … [Read more...] about TRADE

A pact made between nations that regulates the trade between them, e.g. NAFTA. … [Read more...] about TRADE AGREEMENT

The packaging of a product that makes it distinctive and unique in the eyes of those in the market from other products. For example, a unique shape of a wine bottle or other unusual packaging. Trade dress can receive federal trademark protection if unique and distinguishable from other products in the marketplace. … [Read more...] about TRADE DRESS