In old English law. The custom of giving entertainments to a sheriff, etc., for three nights. … [Read more...] about THWERTNICK
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TICK
A colloquial expression for credit or trust; credit given for goods purchased. … [Read more...] about TICK
THREAD
A figurative expression used to signify the central line of a stream or water course. … [Read more...] about THREAD
TICKET
In contracts. A slip of paper containing a certificate that the person to whom it is issued, or the holder, is entitled to some right or privilege therein mentioned or described; such, for example, are railroad tickets, theater tickets, pawn tickets, lottery tickets, etc. See Allaire v. Howell Works Co., 14 N. J. Law, 24. In election law. A ticket is a paper upon which is … [Read more...] about TICKET
THREAT
(A) crim. law. A menace of destruction or injury to the lives or property of those against whom it is made. 2. Sending threatening letters to persons for the purpose of extorting money, is said to, be a misdemeanor at common law. To be indictable, the threat must be of a nature calculated to overcome a firm and prudent man. The party who makes a threat may be held to bail for … [Read more...] about THREAT