An officer in many cities and towns, whose duty it is to watch during the night and take care of the property of the inhabitants. 2. He possesses generally the common law authority of a constable to make arrests, where there is reasonable ground to suspect a felony, though there is no proof of a felony having been committed. … [Read more...] about WATCHMAN
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Wash. U. Global Stud. L. Rev.
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WATER
That liquid substance of which the sea, the rivers, and creeks are composed. 2. A pool of water, or a stream or water course, is considered as part of the land, hence a pool of twenty acres, would pass by the grant of twenty acres of land, without mentioning the water. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition As designating a commodity or a subject of ownership, this term … [Read more...] about WATER
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WATER BAILIFF
English law. An officer appointed to search ships in ports. … [Read more...] about WATER BAILIFF