WAND OF PEACE

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

Beads made of shells, used as money by the North American Indians, and which continued current in New York as late as 1693. … [Read more...] about WAMPUM

In old English law. A wall; a sea-wall; a mound, bank, or wall erected in marshy districts as a protection against the sea. … [Read more...] about WALLIA

A well known street and the financial district in New York City and the location of the New York Stock Exchange. … [Read more...] about WALL STREET

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...] about WALL