In old English law. He that lis robbed, or by theft deprived of his money or goods, and puts in surety to prosecute the felon with fresh suit Bract, fol. 1546. … [Read more...] about SACABURTH, SACABERE, SAKABERE
SACABURTH, SACABERE, SAKABERE
SAC
In old English law. A liberty of holding pleas; the jurisdiction of a manor court; the privilege claimed by a lord of trying actions of trespass between his tenants; In his manor court, and imposing fines and amerciaments in the same. … [Read more...] about SAC
SABURRA
L. Latin: In old maritime law. Ballast … [Read more...] about SABURRA
SABOTAGE
To rig with a hidden destructive mechanism, to derail the efforts of another, to destroy property of an adversary. … [Read more...] about SABOTAGE
SABLE
The heraldic term for black. It is called "Saturn," by those who blazon by planets, and "diamond," by those who use the names of jewels. Engravers commonly represent it by numerous perpendicular and horizontal lines, crossing each other. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SABLE
