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Branch
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BranchThis is a metaphorical expression, which designates, in the genealogy of a numerous family, a portion of that family which has sprang from the same root or stock; these latter expressions, like the first, are also metaphorical.
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Expression
The term or use of language employed to explain a thing.
Genealogy
The summary history or table of a house or family, showing how the persons there named are connected together.
Family
Domestic relations. In a limited sense it signifies the father, mother, and children. In a more extensive sense it comprehends all the individuals who live under the authority of another, and includes the servants of the family. It is also employed to signify all the relations who descend from a common ancestor, or who spring from a common root.
Portion
That part of a parent's estate, or the estate of one standing in loco parentis, which is given to a child.
Root
That part of a tree or plant under ground from which it draws most of its nourishment from the earth.
Stock
1) Merchant law. The capital of a merchant tradesman, or other person including his merchandise, money and credits. In a narrower sense it signifies only the goods and wares he has for sale and traffic. The capital of corporations is also called stock; this is usually divided into shares of a definite value, as one hundred dollars, fifty dollars per share. 2) Descents. This is a metaphorical expression which designates, in the genealogy of a family, the person from whom others are descended: those persons who have so descended are called branches.
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Branches
Those solid parts of trees which grow above the trunk.
Brandy
A spirituous liquor made of wine by distillation.
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Bound bailiffs
Sheriff's officers, who serve writs and make arrests.
Bound supplement
A supplement to a book or books to update the service bound in permanent form.
Bounds
A visible line designating a limit. The legal, imaginary line by which different parcels of land are divided.
Bounty
A sum of money or other thing, given, generally by' the government, to certain persons, for some service they have done or are about to do to the public
Bovata terrae
As much land as one ox can plough.
Branch
Branches
Those solid parts of trees which grow above the trunk.
Brandy
A spirituous liquor made of wine by distillation.
Breach
The breaking or violating of a law, right, or duty, either by commission or omission. The failure of one part to carry out any condition of a contract.
Breach of contract
Damages may be awarded if a court decides that a defendant has either been negligent or broken a contract and foreseeable damage or loss results. The measure of damages in negligence is to compensate the plaintiff for foreseeable losses or damage. For breach of contract, he would normally be restored to the position he would have been in had the contract been properly fulfilled.
Breach of prison
An unlawful escape out of prison
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Expression
The term or use of language employed to explain a thing.
Genealogy
The summary history or table of a house or family, showing how the persons there named are connected together.
Family
Domestic relations. In a limited sense it signifies the father, mother, and children. In a more extensive sense it comprehends all the individuals who live under the authority of another, and includes the servants of the family. It is also employed to signify all the relations who descend from a common ancestor, or who spring from a common root.
Portion
That part of a parent's estate, or the estate of one standing in loco parentis, which is given to a child.
Root
That part of a tree or plant under ground from which it draws most of its nourishment from the earth.
Stock
1) Merchant law. The capital of a merchant tradesman, or other person including his merchandise, money and credits. In a narrower sense it signifies only the goods and wares he has for sale and traffic. The capital of corporations is also called stock; this is usually divided into shares of a definite value, as one hundred dollars, fifty dollars per share. 2) Descents. This is a metaphorical expression which designates, in the genealogy of a family, the person from whom others are descended: those persons who have so descended are called branches.
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Branches
Those solid parts of trees which grow above the trunk.
Brandy
A spirituous liquor made of wine by distillation.
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Bound bailiffs
Sheriff's officers, who serve writs and make arrests.
Bound supplement
A supplement to a book or books to update the service bound in permanent form.
Bounds
A visible line designating a limit. The legal, imaginary line by which different parcels of land are divided.
Bounty
A sum of money or other thing, given, generally by' the government, to certain persons, for some service they have done or are about to do to the public
Bovata terrae
As much land as one ox can plough.
Branch
Branches
Those solid parts of trees which grow above the trunk.
Brandy
A spirituous liquor made of wine by distillation.
Breach
The breaking or violating of a law, right, or duty, either by commission or omission. The failure of one part to carry out any condition of a contract.
Breach of contract
Damages may be awarded if a court decides that a defendant has either been negligent or broken a contract and foreseeable damage or loss results. The measure of damages in negligence is to compensate the plaintiff for foreseeable losses or damage. For breach of contract, he would normally be restored to the position he would have been in had the contract been properly fulfilled.
Breach of prison
An unlawful escape out of prison
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