civil law. One who has the right and enjoyment of an usufruct. 2. Domat, with his usual clearness, points out the duties of the usufructuary, which are, 1. To make an inventory of the things subject to the usufruct, in the presence of those having an interest in them. 2. To give security for their restitution; when the usufruct shall be at an end. 3. To take good care of the … [Read more...]

L. Fr. In old practice. The pursuing or bringing an action. Cowell. … [Read more...]

In French law. The same as the usufruct of the English and Roman law. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]