insurance. By an article of the printed proposals which are considered as making a part of the contract of insurance it is provided, that No loss of damage by fire, happening by any invasion, foreign enemy, or any military or usurped power whatsoever will be made good by this company. Lord Chief J. Wilmot, Mr. Justice Clive, and Mr. Justice Bathurst, against the opinion of Mr. … [Read more...]

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...]

Habitual; ordinary; customary; according to usage or custom; commonly established observed or practised. … [Read more...]

A state tax imposed on a purchaser in order to compensate the state for the buyer's not having paid the local sales tax at the time of sale. For example, if a car owner didn't pay the local state tax for a car purchase out of state for use in the state, a state may tax the car when it is registered as if it was purchased within the state. … [Read more...]

That which is in the ordinary and regular and expected course of dealings in a certain industry, profession or section of the marketplace. … [Read more...]