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  • Benefit Of Cession

    In civil law. The release of a debtor from future imprisonment for his debts, which the law operates in his favor upon the surrender of his property for the benefit of his creditors. Pothier, Proced. Civ. 5eme part, c. 2, § 1. This was something like a discharge under the insolvent […]

  • Belau

    Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Belau in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term belau into Spanish: Belau (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online. Related to the Legal Thesaurus

  • Beria

    Also berra, berie, and berry. A large open field….

  • Beria

    Also berra, berie, and berry. A large open field….

  • Benefit Segmentation

    What is the meaning of Benefit Segmentation? A definition of Benefit Segmentation is provided here: Divides the market by benefits desired.

  • Bearer Bill Of Lading

    Bearer bill of lading in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.See “Bills of Lading & Related Documents” (see this legal maritime term in this law dictionary).

  • Bee

    What does Bee mean in American Law? The definition of Bee in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: An insect with a happy propensity to make honey, and frequently a less happy one to inflict painful stings on enemies, […]

  • Beacon

    What does Beacon mean in American Law? The definition of Beacon in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: One ancient meaning was a pile of readily inflammable materials kept ready for firing as a warning of invasion. – Beacon […]

  • Bench

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Bench Meaning of Bench The court considered in its official capacity , while the judge or judges are sitting; remarks from the bench are those made by a judge or judges during such a session ; the body […]

  • Beatlemania

    Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Beatlemania (You may find Beatlemania at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms). 1963; see Beatles + mania. The social phenomenon of Beatlemania, which finds expression in handbags, balloons and other articles bearing the […]

  • Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Beyond A Reasonable Doubt: Meaning of Beyond A Reasonable Doubt: See reasonable doubt . Related Entries of Beyond A Reasonable Doubt: in the Encyclopedia of Law […]

  • Bestiary

    Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Bestiary (You may find bestiary at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms). medieval treatise on beasts usually with moralistic overtones, 1818, from Medieval Latin bestiarium “a menagerie,” also “a book about […]

  • Bestiality

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Bestiality Meaning of Bestiality Sexual relations between a man or woman and an animal. Acts of bestiality are prohibited by statute . It is encompassed within the meaning of the phrase crime against […]

  • Benefit Corporations

    A benefit corporation is a class of corporation that voluntarily meets higher standards of corporate purpose, accountability and transparency. The nonprofit B Lab certifies some benefit corporations; a corporation certified by B Lab is called a “B Corp.”

  • Bellum Romanum

    Bellum Romanum

    All-out war without restraint as romans practiced against groups they considered to be barbarians.