Latin: In old English law. A shaving, or polling; the having the crown of the.head,.shaven; tonsure. One of the peculiar badges of a clerk or clergyman. … [Read more...] about TONSURA
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TOLLER
One who collects tribute or taxes. … [Read more...] about TOLLER
TONSURE
In old English law. A being shaven; the having the. bead shaven; a shaven head. 4 Bl. Comm. 367. … [Read more...] about TONSURE
TITLE
(A) estates. Evidence of the ownership of real estate. (B) Ownership of intellectual property. It is acquired by intellectual labor. It consists of literary property as the construction of maps and charts, the writing of books and papers. The benefits arising from such labor are secured to the owner. 1. By patent rights for inventions. See Patents. 2. By copyrights. See … [Read more...] about TITLE
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
An old phrase that means that one who transfers property has the property in hand and intends to hold it and transfer it to the transferee. Frequently used as a phrase during a marriage ceremony which indicates the intention of the parties to be joined together as one. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The words in a conveyance which show the estate intended to be … [Read more...] about TO HAVE AND TO HOLD