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Black mail
in fact a species of insurance. This was rendered illegal by 43 Eliz. C. 13. The same practice prevailed in Scotland, where it was also illegal. Also rent paid in cattle, otherwise called neat-gild; and all rents
Attachment, Foreign
the goods or property in satisfaction of the demand. It is also called garnishment. As to the custom prevailing in the City of London, see FOREIGN ATTACHMENT and consult Brandon on For. Attach
Agreement
and includes an agreement providing for forced labour, the existence of which is presumed under any social custom prevailing in the concerned locality. [Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 (19 of 1976), s. 2 (b)] The expression
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Romanesque
applied sometimes to the debased style of the later Roman empire but esp to the more developed architecture prevailing from the 8th century to the 12th
Heretic
One who holds to a heresy one who believes some doctrine contrary to the established faith or prevailing religion
Rococo
A florid style of ornamentation which prevailed in Europe in the latter part of the eighteenth century
Roaring forties
The middle latitudes of the southern hemisphere So called from the boisterous and prevailing westerly winds which are especially strong in the South Indian Ocean up to 50deg S
VerbarReacutegime
Mode or system of rule or management character of government or of the prevailing social system
Prevalent
Gaining advantage or superiority having superior force influence or efficacy prevailing predominant successful victorious
Prepollent
Having superior influence or power prevailing predominant
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