In Scotch law. A fictitious offerer or bidder at a roup or auction sale. Bell. … [Read more...]
WHEELAGE
Duty or toll paid for carts, etc, passing over certain ground. Cowell. … [Read more...]
WHITE COLLAR
Relating to professional work performed by employees who wear white collars or suits (as opposed to blue collar). … [Read more...]
WHELPS
The young of certain animals of a base nature, or ferae naturae. 2. It is a rule that when no larceny can be committed of any creatures of a base nature, which are ferae naturae, though tame and reclaimed, it cannot be committed of the young of such creatures in the nest, kennel, or den. 3 Inst. 109; 1 Russ. on Cr. 153. 3. The owner of the land is, however, considered to have a … [Read more...]
WHITE COLLAR CRIME
Fraudulent acts and crimes committed by professionals, usually high level executives or in the financial markets. … [Read more...]