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berkelium
a chemical element of the transuranic series Chemical symbol Bk atomic number 97 atomic weight 247 It is a radioactive element with no stable isotopes the longest lived
Fourierism
Fourierism, an elaborate form of non-communistic Socialism. See Mill's Pol. Econ., Bk. II. c. 1.
Earnest
Earnest [fr. eornest, Sax.], the sum paid by the buyer of goods in order to bind the seller to the terms of the agreement. It is enacted by the 4th s. of the Sale of Goods...
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Cucking-Stoll
times for certain offences, as for being 'Common scolds' were fastened and ducked in a pond, Steph. Com., bk. Vi. Ch. xi
Cato street conspiracy
trial and executed. See R. v. Thistloewood, (1820) 33 St.Tr. 681; Martineau's History of the Thirty Years' Peace, Bk. II. c. i.
Burden of proof
peculiarly within his own knowledge, or of which he is supposed to be cognizant. See Best on Evidence, Bk. III., Pt. 1, ch. 2. The expression 'burden of proof' really means two different things. It means sometimes
Bounty
fostering and extending a trade that is believed to be of paramount importance. See Smith's Wealth of Nations, Bk. iv. c. v. Bounties have been entirely abolished in England, and the Sugar Convention Act, 1903 (3 Edw.
Adulterine guilds
a charter, and paying a fine annually for permission to exercise their usurped privileges, Smith's Wealth of Nations, bk. 1. C. 10.
Action
Action, conduct, something done; also the form prescribed by Law for the recovery of one's due, or the lawful demand of one's right. Bracton (Bk. 3, cap. 1) defines it:-Actio nihil aliud est quam jus prosequendi...
Unus Nullus Rule, The
Law, that the testimony of one witness is equivalent to the testimony of none. See Best on Evidence, bk. 3, pt. 2, c. 10, and CORROBORATION. In our law corroboration is required in an action for breach
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