TAUTOLOGY

Describing the same thing twice in one sentence In equivalent terms; a fault in rhetoric It differs from repetition or iteration, which is repeating the same sentence in the same or equivalent terms; the latter is sometimes either excusable or necessary in an argument or address; the former (tautology) never. Wharton. … [Read more...] about TAUTOLOGY

Lat. A common bull; because he was free to all the tenants within such a manor, liberty, etc. … [Read more...] about TAURI LIBERI LIBERTAS

In the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, the lords of manors anciently claimed the privilege of having their tenants' flocks or sheep brought at night upon their own demesne lands, there to be folded for the Improvement of the ground, which liberty was called by the name of the "tath." Spelman. … [Read more...] about TATH

In old English law. A heap; a hay-mow, or hay-stack. Faenum in tassis, hay In stacks. Reg. Orig. 96. … [Read more...] about TASSUM

Customs, duties, toll. or tribute payable upon merchandise to the general government is called tariff; the rate of customs also bears this name and the list of articles liable to duties is also called the tariff. 2. For the tariff of duties imposed on the importation of foreign merchandise into the United States. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A cartel of … [Read more...] about TARIFF