This word is said to be derived from a huissier, and is the name of an inferior officer in some English courts of law Archbishop. … [Read more...]
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TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
This word is said to be derived from a huissier, and is the name of an inferior officer in some English courts of law Archbishop. … [Read more...]
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Lat. In the civil law. Money given for the use of money; interest. Commonly used in the plural, "usurce," Dig. 22, 1. Usura manifesta. Manifest or open usury ; as distinguished from usura velata, veiled or concealed usury, which consists in giving a bond for the loan, in the amount of which is included the stipulated interest.? Usura maritima. Interest taken on bottomry or … [Read more...]
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The gentleman usher of the black rod is an officer of the house of lords appointed by lletters patent from the crown. His duties are, by himself or deputy, to desire the attendance of the commons in the house of peers when the royal assent is given to bills, either by the king in person or by commission, to execute orders for the commitment of persons guilty of breach of … [Read more...]
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In old English law. A usurer. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 52, … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In Spanish law. Usage; that which arises from certain things which men say and do and practice uninterruptedly for a great length of time, without any hindrance whatever. Las Partidas, pt. 1, tit 2, 1. 1. … [Read more...]