The return of writs. The indorsement by a sheriff or other officer of his doings upon a writ … [Read more...] about RETORNA BREVIUM
RETORNA BREVIUM
RETONSOR
L. Latin: In old English law. A clipper of money. Fleta, lib. 1, c 20, … [Read more...] about RETONSOR
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The money that is available through the Social Security program to persons reaching age 62 and represents a small amount of the earnings during the time they worked. It is paid monthly. … [Read more...] about RETIREMENT BENEFITS
RETIREMENT
The ending of something. The voluntary termination of one's employment on a permanent basis. The permanent removal of an asset from use. … [Read more...] about RETIREMENT
RETIRE
1. To cease permanently from productivity. 2. To cease working permanently and leave the employment sector. 3. To leave a room to go elsewhere for a prolonged period, such as a jury retiring from a courtroom to deliberate privately in the jury room. 4. As applied to bills of exchange, this word is ambiguous. It is commonly used of an indorser who takes up a bill by handing the … [Read more...] about RETIRE