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Body of a county
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Body of a county1) The territorial limits of a county. 2) The people of a county collectively considered.
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County
Originally, a province governed by a count, - the earl or alderman to whom the government of the shire was entrusted. 1 Bl. Com. 116.
People
A state.
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Body
A person.
Body politic
Government, corporations. When applied to the government this phrase signifies the state.
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Blotter
Merchant law. A book among merchants, in which entries of sales. This book, containing the original entries, is received in evidence, when supported by the oaths or affirmations of those who keep it.
Board
This word is used to designate all the magistrates of a city or borough, or all the managers or directors of any institution; as, the board of aldermen; the board of directors of the Bank of North America. The majority of the board have in general the power to perform the acts of the whole board, but sometimes they are restrained by their charters, and it requires a greater number to perform certain acts.
Board of civil authority
A used in Vermont. This board is composed of the selectmen and justices of the peace of their respective towns. They are authorized to abate taxes, and the like.
Bockland
English law. The name of an ancient allodial tenure, which was exempt from feudal services.
Body
A person.
Body of a county
Body politic
Government, corporations. When applied to the government this phrase signifies the state.
Boilary
A term used to denote the water which arises from a salt well, belonging to one who has no right to the soil.
Boiler room operation
A fraud scheme that attempts to sell worthless securities (or similar assets) over the telephone through high pressure sales tactics. If the money is sent in or the credit card number given out, there is nothing of value received.
Bona
Goods and chattels. In the Roman law, it signifies every kind of property, real, personal, and mixed, but chiefly it was applied to real estates; chattels being chiefly distinguished by the words, effects, movables
Bona fide
The Latin term "Bone fide" means, in a UK legal context: "sincere, in good faith."
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County
Originally, a province governed by a count, - the earl or alderman to whom the government of the shire was entrusted. 1 Bl. Com. 116.
People
A state.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Body
A person.
Body politic
Government, corporations. When applied to the government this phrase signifies the state.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Blotter
Merchant law. A book among merchants, in which entries of sales. This book, containing the original entries, is received in evidence, when supported by the oaths or affirmations of those who keep it.
Board
This word is used to designate all the magistrates of a city or borough, or all the managers or directors of any institution; as, the board of aldermen; the board of directors of the Bank of North America. The majority of the board have in general the power to perform the acts of the whole board, but sometimes they are restrained by their charters, and it requires a greater number to perform certain acts.
Board of civil authority
A used in Vermont. This board is composed of the selectmen and justices of the peace of their respective towns. They are authorized to abate taxes, and the like.
Bockland
English law. The name of an ancient allodial tenure, which was exempt from feudal services.
Body
A person.
Body of a county
Body politic
Government, corporations. When applied to the government this phrase signifies the state.
Boilary
A term used to denote the water which arises from a salt well, belonging to one who has no right to the soil.
Boiler room operation
A fraud scheme that attempts to sell worthless securities (or similar assets) over the telephone through high pressure sales tactics. If the money is sent in or the credit card number given out, there is nothing of value received.
Bona
Goods and chattels. In the Roman law, it signifies every kind of property, real, personal, and mixed, but chiefly it was applied to real estates; chattels being chiefly distinguished by the words, effects, movables
Bona fide
The Latin term "Bone fide" means, in a UK legal context: "sincere, in good faith."
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