A woodward, or person that looks after a wood. … [Read more...] about THUDE-WEALD
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THURINGIAN CODE
One of the "barbarian codes," as they are termed; supposed by Montesquieu to have been given by Theodoric, king of Austrasia, to the Thuringians. who were his subjects. Esprit des Lois, lib. 28, c. 1. … [Read more...] about THURINGIAN CODE
THESAURER
Treasurer. 3 State Tr. 691. … [Read more...] about THESAURER
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
A person or party that was not a party to a contract but possesses legal rights to enforce the contract (as a non-party) since it is the specific, intended beneficiary of the contract. For example, when one son is purchasing a product for the benefit of his father. The father may be able to sue as a specific beneficiary, should the seller breach the contract. … [Read more...] about THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
THOUGHT
The operation of the mind. No one can be punished for his mere thoughts however wicked they may be. Human laws cannot reach them, first, because they are unknown; and, secondly, unless made manifest by some action, they are not injurious to any one; but when they manifest themselves, then the act, which is the consequence, may be punished. … [Read more...] about THOUGHT