In Saxon law. The right of security and privacy in a man’s house. DuCange. The breach of this privilege by a forcible entry of a house is breach of thepeace. […]
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HANAPER
A hamper or basket in which were kept the writs of the court of chanceryrelating to the business of a subject, and their returns. 3 Bl. Comm. 40. According toothers, […]
HAND
A measure of length equal tp four inches, used in measuring the height ofhorses. A person’s signature. In old English law . An oath.For the meaning of the terms ” […]
HAND DOWN
An appellate court is said to “hand down” its decision in a case, whenthe opinion is prepared and filed for transmission to the court below.
HAND LUGGAGE
The bags a passenger can carry on a seating cabin. It is not checked in. It is restricted.
HAND MONEY
Money paid in hand to bind a bargain; earnest money.
HAND-FASTING
In old English law . Betrothment
HAND-GRITH
In old English law . Peace or protection given by the king with his own hand.
HANDBILL
A written or printed notice displayed to inform those concerned ofsomething to be done. People v. McLaughlin, 33 Misc. Rep. 091, 6S N. Y. Supp. 1108.
HANDBOOK
The work on a topic for quick reference used to supplement a text book. It is used as a manual.
HANDBOROW
In Saxon law. A hand pledge; a name given to the nine pledges in adecennary or friborg; the tenth or chief, being called “hcadboroic” (q. v.) So called asbeing an […]
HANDHABEND
In Saxon law. One having a thing in his hand ; that is. a thief foundhaving the stolen goods in his possession. Jurisdiction to try such thief.
HANDHELD COMPUTER
A small device that works like a laptop but is not one. It can have a calendar, diary, data management , word processing, network, and internet access. AKA personal digitial […]
HANDICAP
A disadvantage that limits performance on a task or goal.
HANDLE
The figures appearing to the left of the decimal in a securities price quote, often ignored by DEALERS and MARKET MAKERS quoting BIDS or OFFERS as they are implicitly understood.
HANDLING
Coordiating operations regarding materials or goods over a short distance.
HANDLING ALLOWANCE
A discount or price that a retailer gives to sell a product. Additional work that needs to be done by the retailer.
HANDLING CHARGE
the term given to the fee charged for rendering a client services.
HANDLING UNIT
Cargo shipped in a unit that is identified and distributed independently.
HANDS-OFF INVESTOR
An investor with many shares that doesn’t question the management. They are passive but can change if they become concerned and intervene.
HANDS-ON
Any job experience or training that is direct or on the job.
HANDS-ON INVESTOR
An investor with many shares that is not satisfied or wants to be active in decision making . They influence the company.
HANDSALE
Anciently, among all the northern nations, shaking of hands was heldnecessary to bind a bargain,
HANDSEL
Handsale, or earnest money.
HANDWRITING
The chirography of a person; the cast or form of writing peculiar toa person, including the size, shape, and style of letters, tricks of penmanship, andwhatever gives individuality to his […]