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WRIT DE BONO ET MALO

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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 This writ has not been used for a very long time, and is obsolete.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

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The plan of a debtor to pay off a debt or obtain loan forgiveness, usually done to avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings. … [Read more...]

WOOD PLEA COURT

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A court held twice in the year in the forest of Clun, in Shropshire, for determining all matters of wood and' agistments. Cowell. … [Read more...]

WORK AUTHORIZATION

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A written approval or authorization to begin work pursuant to a contract. … [Read more...]

WOOD-CORN

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In old records. A certain quantity of oats or other grain, paid by customary tenants to the lord, for liberty to pick up dead or broken wood. Cowell. … [Read more...]

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