In ancient writ which was issued in the case of each prisoner, instead of a general commission of general jail delivery for all the prisoners. This writ has not been used for a very long time, and is obsolete. See DEBONO ET MALO; ASSIZE … [Read more...]
WORKOUT
The plan of a debtor to pay off a debt or obtain loan forgiveness, usually done to avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings. … [Read more...]
WORKPLACE
The general area at one's place of employment. The office environment. … [Read more...]
WORKS
This term means sometimes a mill, factory, or other establishment for performing industrial labor of any sort and sometimes a building, structure, or erection of any kind upon land, as in the civil law phrase "new works." New works. A term of the civil law comprehending every sort of edifice or other structure which is newly commenced on a given estate or lot Its importance … [Read more...]
WORLD
A planet, such as earth. May also refer to the entirety of a community or area or niche. This term sometimes denotes all persons whatsoever who may have, claim, or acquire an Interest in the subject matter; as in saying that a judgment in rem binds "all the world." … [Read more...]