One of the “barbarian codes,” as they are termed; supposed by Montesquieu to have been given by Theod- oric, king of Austrasia, to the Thuringians, who were his subjects. Esprit […]

In old English law . The custom of giving entertainments to a sheriff, etc., for three nights.

The toll-man or officer who receives toll. Cowell.

Abbreviation standing for Teacher’s Insurance Annuity Association -College Requirement Equities Fund.

A colloquial expression for credit or trust; credit given for goods purchased.

A notation made on an accounting sheet showing it has been reviewed by an auditor.

The value of a derivative contract at single price increment.

Term referring to a narrow strip of paper or display electronically where quotes are streamed along.

Stock symbols on a moving strip with volumes and prices shown at the bottom of a TV screen.

In contracts. A slip of paper containing a certificate that the person to whom it is issued, or the holder, is entitled to 6ome right or privilege therein mentioned or […]

When “this” and “that” refer to different things before expressed, “this” refers to the thing last mentioned, and “that” to the thing first mentioned. Russell v. Kennedy, 60 Pa. 251.

The ebb and flow of the sea. See Baird v. Campbell, 67 App. Div. 104, 73 N. Y. Supp. 617.

the term that is used to describe land that is inundated by water as the tide comes and is uncovered when the tide turns and goes out.

When directors evaluate their poison pill defences every three years.

in English law , are certain officers of the custom-house , appointed to watch or attend upon ships till the customs are paid; and they are so called because they […]

Arrangement of marketing where the supplier of a goods or service in demand sells it on a basis that the buyer will also buy another goods or service.

When, at an election, neither candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, but each has the same number, there is said to be a “tie.” So when the number […]

To bind. “The parson Is not tied to find the parish clerk.” 1 Leon. 94.

Pr. Such. Nul tiel record, no such record.

A place tilled or cultivated; land under cultivation, as opposed to lauds lying fallow or iu pasture.

Span. A time of inability; a time when the person is not able to pay his debts, (when, for instance, he may not alienate property to the prejudice of his […]

Plot of land that measures 6 miles wide, extends east-west and numbered in north-south according to the distance from base line in a rectangular survey system.

A banks core capital in the form of stocks, earnings, and reserves. Refer to tier 2 capital and economic capital .

Additional capital acquired by a bank. Refer to economic capital and tier 1 capital .

A liquid measure, containing the third part of a pipe, or forty-two gallons. i