A mulct on certain lands in or near to the forest of Whitehart paid into the exchequer, imposed by Henry III. upon Thomas de la Linda, for silling a beautiful white hart which that king before had spared in hunting. Camd. Brit 150. … [Read more...] about WHITEHART SILVER
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WHIPPING-POST
A post or stake to which a criminal is tied to undergo the punishment of whipping. This penalty ia now abolished, except in a few states. … [Read more...] about WHIPPING-POST
WHITSUN FARTHINGS
Pentecostals, (ff. v.) … [Read more...] about WHITSUN FARTHINGS
WHISTLE BLOWER
One who discloses, at great peril to the discloser, serious wrongdoing in an organization or a company. Frequently referring to an employee who discloses unfair labor practices that affect a significant number of employees. … [Read more...] about WHISTLE BLOWER
WHISTLEBLOWER
An employee who raises the issue of wrongdoing and misconduct within a company where the person is employed. An employee who wishes to put an end to unethical or fraudulent conduct and practices within a company. Frequently the whistleblower will report the wrongdoing to a person outside of the company such as to a whistleblower's lawyer, a government agency or official. … [Read more...] about WHISTLEBLOWER