In Saxon and old English law. The privilege of a lord of a manor to judge and punish a thief dwelling out of his liberty, and committing theft without the same, if he were caught within the lord's jurisdiction. Cowell. … [Read more...]

government. One who assumes the right of government by force, contrary to and in violation of the constitution of the country. … [Read more...]

Lat. In the civil law. To use. Strictly, to use for necessary purposes; as distinguished from "frui" to enjoy. Heinecc. Elem. lib. 2, tit. 4, … [Read more...]

contracts. The illegal profit which is required and received by the lender of a sum of money from the borrower for its use. In a more extended and improper sense, it is the receipt of any profit whatever for the use of money: it is only in the first of these senses that usury will be here considered. 2. To constitute a usurious contract the following are the requisites: 1. A … [Read more...]

Lat. In the civil law. To have the full use and enjoyment of a thing, without damage to its substance. Calvin. … [Read more...]