In English law. A local division of the country; the name is ttl use north of the Trent to denote a hundred. The derivation of the name is said to be from "weapon" and "take," and indicates that the division was originally of a military character. Also a hundred count. … [Read more...]

The inspection of a home, apartment or premises either prior to a sale or at the beginning or ending of a lease. The walkthrough is an observation of the condition of the property and notes any conditions that are present. … [Read more...]

A contention by force; or the art of paralysing the forces of an enemy. 2. It is either public or private. It is not intended here to speak of the latter. 3. Public war is either civil or national. Civil war is that which is waged between two parties, citizens or members of the same state or nation. National war is a contest between two or more independent nations) carried on … [Read more...]

A building or erection so well known as to need no definition. In general a man may build a wall on any part of his estate, to any height he may deem proper, and in such form as may best accommodate him; but he must take care not to erect a wall contrary to the local regulations, nor in such a manner as to be injurious to his neighbors. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...]

An atrocity or crime committed during times of war that is in violation of the rules and laws that govern wars, e.g. the Geneva Conventions. … [Read more...]