med. jur. The anterior part of the neck. 2. The word throat, in an indictment which charged the defendant with murder, by cutting the throat of the deceased, does not mean, and is not to be confined to that part of the neck which is scientifically called the throat, but signifies that which is commonly called the throat. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In medical … [Read more...] about THROAT
THROAT
THRITHING
In Saxon and old English law. The third part of a county; a division of a county consisting of three or more hundreds. Cowell. Corrupted to the modem "riding," which is still used in Yorkshire, 1 Bl. Comm. 116. … [Read more...] about THRITHING
THRENGES
Vassals, but not of the lowest degree; those who held lands of the chief lord. … [Read more...] about THRENGES
THREE-DOLLAR PIECE
A gold coin of the United States, of the value of three dollars; authorized by the seventh section of the act of February 21, 1853. … [Read more...] about THREE-DOLLAR PIECE
THREE STRIKES
Statutes (typically criminal) that require harsher punishment for repeat offenses, especially a third felony conviction. … [Read more...] about THREE STRIKES