A bank started in 1762. It was most stable in the world for a long time. In 1995 it collapsed because Nick Leeson did unauthorised trading. It was bought by […]

Is sometimes figuratively used to denote the mere words or letter of an instrument , or outer covering of the ideas sought to be expressed, as distinguished from its inner […]

In linear measure. The third of an inch.

Courts held in certain mining districts belonging to the Duchy of Lancaster , for regulation of the mines, and for deciding questions of title and other matters relating thereto. 3 […]

An Inn of chancery. See INNS OF CIIANCEBY.

An old law term signifying, originally, a “man,” whether slave or free. In later usage, a “freeman,” a “strong man,” a “good soldier,” a “baron;” also a “vassal,” or “feudal […]

A tool that measures atmospheric pressure with mercury. The two types are mercury and aneroid barometers.

The price a company sets for goods and services. Other companies use this to set their prices.

A lord or nobleman; the most general title of nobility in England. 1 Bl. Comm. 398, 399. A particular degree or title of nobility, next to a viscount. A judge […]

Husband and wife. A wife being under the protection and influence of her baron, lord, or husband, is styled a “fcme-covcrt,” (fccmina viro cooperta,) and her state of marriage is […]

In English law . The collective body of the barons, or of the nobility at large. Spelman.

A mathematical formula used to decide american options value for equity. The black scholes option pricing model is used to help this. AKA quadratic approximation method.

An English name or title of dignity, (but not a title of nobility,) established A. D. 1611 by James I. It is created by letters patent , and descends to […]

Members of parliament from these ports, viz.: Sandwich, Romney, Hastings, Hythe, and Dover. Win- chelsea and Rye have been added.

The six judges of the court of exchequer in England, of whom one is styled the ” chief baron ;” answering to the justices and chief justice of other courts.

The dignity of a baron; a species of tenure; the territory or lands held by a baron. Spelman.

In England, a quantity of land amounting to 15 acres. In Ireland, a subdivision of a county.

In old practice. A plea in bar . The bar of the court A barrister.

One who Is guilty of the crime of barratry.

Fraudulent; having the character of barratry.

In maritime law . An act committed by the master or mariners of a vessel, for some unlawful or fraudulent purpose, contrary to their duty to the owners, whereby the […]

Obstructed by a bar; subject to hindrance or obstruction by a bar or barrier which, if interposed, will prevent legal redress or recovery; as, when it is said that a […]

A measure of capacity, equal to thirty-six gallons. In agricultural and mercantile parlance, as also in the inspection laws , the term “barrel” means, prima facie , not merely a […]

1. how crude oil measured for sale. A barrel is 42 gallons in the US and 35 in the UK. It has many ways to measure it so that the […]

A unit of caro whose volume is 5 Ft3 or 0.141 M3. Eight of these barrels are a freight ton. Twenty of them is a registered ton .