SCOTCH PEERS

Peers of the kingdom of Scotland; of these sixteen are elected to parliament by the rest and represent the whole body. They are elected for one parliament only. … [Read more...] about SCOTCH PEERS

See GRETNA GREEN. … [Read more...] about SCOTCH MARRIAGES

In old English law. An extortionate practice by officers of the forest who kept ale-houses, and compelled the people to drink at their houses for fear of their displeasure. Prohibited by the charter of the forest c. 7. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SCOTAL

Eng. law. The name of a customary contribution, laid upon all the subjects according to their ability. … [Read more...] about SCOT AND LOT

In old English law. A tax, or tribute; one's share of a contribution. Scot and lot. In English law. The name of a customary contribution, laid upon all subjects according to their ability. Brown. Scot and lot voters. In English law. Voters in certain boroughs entitled to the franchise in virtue of their paying this contribution. 2 Steph. Comm. 360. … [Read more...] about SCOT