In Scotch law. A wand or staff carried by the messenger of a court, and which, when deforced, (that is, hindered from executing process.) he breaks, as a symbol of the deforcement, and protest for remedy of law. 2 Forb. Inst. 207. … [Read more...] about WAND OF PEACE
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WARDEN
A guardian; a keeper. This is the name given to various officers: as, the warden of the prison; the wardens of the port of Philadelphia; church wardens. … [Read more...] about WARDEN
WANLASS
An ancient customary tenure of lands; I. e.t to drive deer to a stand tbat the lord may have a shot. Blount, Ten. 140. … [Read more...] about WANLASS
WARDEN OF THE CINQUE PORTS
In English law. The title of the governor or presiding ofllcer of the Cinque Ports, {q. v.) … [Read more...] about WARDEN OF THE CINQUE PORTS
WANT
Lacking or unfulfilled. See want of consideration. … [Read more...] about WANT