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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z <% End If objRecordset.MoveNext WEND objRecordset.Close Set objRecordset = Nothing %> GABEL . A tax, imposition, or duty. This word is said to have the same signification that gabelle formerly had in Fr GAGE , contracts. Personal property placed by a debtor in possession of his creditor, as a security for his debt; a GAGER DEL LEY . Wager of law. (q. v.) GAIN . The word is used as synonymous with profits. (q. v.) See Fruit. GAINAGE , old Eng. law. It signifies the draft oxen, horses, wain, plough, and furniture for carrying on the work of t GALLON , measures. A gallon is a liquid measure, containing two hundred and thirty-one cubic inches, or four quarts. GALLOWS . An erection on which to bang criminals condemned to death. GAME . Birds and beasts of a wild-nature, obtained by fowling and hunting. Bac. Ab. h. t.; Animals; Ferae natural. GAMING . A contract between two or more persons by which they agree to play by certain rules at cards, dice, or other GAMING HOUSES , crim. law. Houses kept for the purpose of pemitting persons to gamble for money or other valuable thing. The GANANCIAL , Spanish law. A term which in Spanish signifies nearly the same as acquets. Bienes gananciales are thus defin GAOL . A prison or building designated by law or used by the sheriff, for the confinement or detention of those, wh GAOL-DELIVERY , Eng. law. To insure the trial, within a certain time, of all prisoners, a patent in the nature of a letter i GAOLER . The keeper of a gaol or prison, one who has the legal custody of the placo where prisoners are kept. 2. It i GARDEN . A piece of ground appropriated to raising plants and flowers. 2. A garden is a parcel of a house and passes GARNISH , Eng. law. Money paid by a prisoner to his fellow prisoners on his entrance into prison. . GARNISHEE , practice. A person who has money or property in his possession, belonging to a defendant, which money or pro GARNISHMENT . A warning to any one for his appearance, in a cause in which he is not a party, for the information of the c GAUGER . An officer appointed to examine all tuns, pipes, hogsheads, barrels, and tierces of wine, oil, and other liq GAVEL . A tax, imposition or tribute; the same as gabel. (q. v.) GAVELKIND . Given to all the kindred, or the hold or tenure of a family, not the kind of tenure. Eng. law. A tenure or c GELD , old Eng. law. It signifies a fine or compensation for an offence; also, rent, money or tribute. GEMOTE . An assembly. Wittena gemote, during the time of the Saxons in England, signified an assembly of wise men. Th GENDER . That which designates the sexes. 2. As a general rule, when the masculine is used it includes the feminine, GENEALOGY . The summary history or table of a house or family, showing how the persons there named are connected togethe GENER . A son-in-law. Dig. 50, 16, 156. GENERAL . This word has several meanings, namely: 1. A principal officer, particularly in the army. 2. Something oppos GENERAL ASSEMBLY . This name is given in some of the states to the senate and house of representatives, which compose the legis GENERAL IMPARLANCE , pleading. One granted upon a prayer, in which the defendant reserves to himself no exceptions, and is always GENERAL ISSUE , pleading. A plea which traverses or denies at once the whole indictment or declaration, without offering any GENERAL LAND OFFICE . One of the departments of government of the United St ates. 2. It was established by the Act of April 25,181 GENERAL SHIP . One which is employed by the master or owners, on a particular voyage, and is hired by a number of persons, GENERAL SPECIAL IMPARLANCE , pleading. One in which the defendant reserves to himself " all advantages and exceptions whatsoever." 2 Chit GENERAL TRAVERSE , pleading. One preceded by a general inducement, and denying, in general terms, all that is last before alleg GENS . A word used by the Romans to represent race and nation. 1 Tho. Co. Litt. 259, n. 13. In the French law, it i GENTLEMAN . In the English law, according to Sir Edward Coke, is one who bears a coat of armor. 2 Inst. 667. In the Unit GENTLEWOMAN . This word is unknown to the law in the United States, and is but little used. In England. it was, formerly, GENUS . It denotes the number of beings, or objects, which agree in certain general properties, common to them all, GEORGIA . The name of one of the original states of the United States of America. George the Second granted a charter GERMAN , relations, germanus. Whole or entire, as respects genealogy or descent; thus, "brother-german," denotes one GERONTOCOMI , civil law.. Officers appointed to manage hospitals for poor old persons. Clef des Lois Rom. mot Administrate GESTATION , med. jur. The time during which a female, who has conceived, carries the embryo or foetus in her uterus. By GIFT , contracts. The act by which the owner of a thing, voluntarily transfers the title and possession of the same GIFT , conveyancing. A voluntary conveyance; that is, a conveyance not founded on the consideration of money or blo GIFT INTER Vivos. A gift made from one or more persons, without any prospect of immediate death, to one or more others. 2 GIFTOMAN , Swedish law. He who has a right to dispose of a woman in marriage. 2. This right is vested in the father, if GILL . A measure of capacity, equal to one-fourth of a pint. Vide Measure. GIRANTEM , mer. law. An Italian word,, which signifies the drawer. It is derived from, girare, to draw, in the same man GIRTH ., A girth or yard is a measure of length. The word is of Saxon origin, taken from the circumference of the hu GIST , pleading. Gist of the action is the essential ground or object of it, in point of law, and without which the GIVER , contracts. He who makes a gift. (q. v.) By his gift, the giver always impliedly agrees with the donee that h GIVING IN PAYMENT . This term is used in Louisiana; it signifies that a debtor, instead of paying a debt he owes in money, satis GIVING TIME , contracts. Any agreement by which a creditor gives his debtor a delay or time in paying his debt, beyond tha GLADIUS . In our old Latin authors, and in the Norman laws, this word was used to signify supreme jurisdiction, jus gl GLEANING . The act of gathering such grain in a field where it grew, as may, have been left by the reapers after the sh GLEBE , eccl. law. The land which belongs to a church. It is the dowry of the church. Gleba est terra qua consistit GLOSS . Interpretation, comment, explanation, or remark, intended to illustrate the text of an author. GLOSSATOR . A commentator or annotator of the Roman law. One of the authors of the Gloss. GLOUCESTER, STATUTE OF . An English statute, passed 6 Edw. I., A. D., 1278; so called, because it was passed at Gloucester. There wer GO WITHOUT DAY . These words have a technical sense. When a party is dismissed the court, he is said to go without day; that GOD . From the Saxon god, good. The source of all good; the supreme being. 1. Every man is presumed to believe in GOD AND MY COUNTRY . When a prisoner is arraigned, he is asked, How will you be tried? he answers, "By God and my country." This GOD B0TE , eccl. law. An ecclesiastical or church fine imposed upon an. offender for crimes and offences committed agai GOING WITNESS . One who is going out of the jurisdiction of the court, although only into a state or country under the gener GOLD . A metal used in making money, or coin. It is pure when the metal is unmixed with any other. Standard gold, i GOOD AND LAWFUL MEN , probi et legales homines. The law requires that those who serve on juries shall be good. and lawful men; by GOOD BEHAVIOUR . Conduct authorized by law. Surety of good behaviour may be demanded from any person who is justly suspected, GOOD CONSIDERATION , contracts. A good consideration is one which flows from kindred or natural love and affection alone, and is GOOD WILL . By this term is meant the benefit which arises from the establishment of particular trades or occupations. M GOODS , property. For some purposes this term includes money, valuable securities, and other mere personal effects. GOODS SOLD AND DELIVERED . This phrase is frequently used in actions of assumpsit, and the sale and delivery of goods are the foundatio GOUT , med. jur. contracts. An inflammation of the fibrous and ligamentous parts of the joints. 2. In cases of insu GOVERNMENT , natural and political law. The manner in which sovereignty is exercised in each state. 2. There are three si GOVERNOR . The title of the executive magistrate in each state and territory of the United States. Under the names of t GRACE . That which a person is not entitled to by law, but which is extended to him as a favor; a pardon, for exampl GRADUS . This is a Latin word, literally signifying a step; figuratively it is used to designate a person in the asce GRAFFER . This word is a corruption of the French word greffier, a clerk, or prothonotary. It signifies a notary or sc GRAFT . A figurative term in chancery practice, to designate the right of a mortgagee in premises, to which the mort GRAIN , corn. It signifies wheat, rye, barley, or other corn sown in the ground In Pennsylvania, a tenant for a cert GRAIN , weight. The twenty-fourth part of a pennyweight. 2. For scientific purposes the grain only is used, and sets GRAINAGE , Eng. law. The name of an ancient duty collected in London, consisting of one-twentieth part of the salt impo GRAMME . A French weight. The gramme is the weight of a cubic centimetre of distilled water, at the temperature of ze GRAND . An epithet frequently used to denote that the thing. to which it is joined is of more importance and dignity GRAND BILL OF SALE , Eng. law. The name of an instrument used for the transfer of a ship, while she is at sea; it differs from a GRAND COUTUMIER . Two collections of laws bore this title. The one, also called the Coutumier of France, is a collection of th GRAND JURY , practice. A body of men, consisting of not less than twelve nor more than twenty-four, respectively returned GRANDCHILDREN , domestic relations. The children of one's children. Sometimes these may claim bequests given in a will to ch GRANDFATHER , domestic relations. The father of one's father or mother. The father's father is called the paternal grandfa GRANDMOTHER , domestic relations. The mother of one's father or mother. The father's mother is called the paternal grandmo GRANT , conveyancing, concessio. Technically speaking, grants are applicable to the conveyance of incorporeal rights GRANT, BARGAIN, AND SELL . - By the laws of the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Missouri, and Alabama, it is declared that the words GRANTEE . He to whom a grant is made. GRANTOR . He by whom a grant is made. GRASSHEARTH , old Engl. law. The name of an ancient customary service of tenants doing one day's work for their landlord. GRATIFICATION . A reward given voluntarily for some service or benefit rendered, without being requested so to do, either ex GRATIS . Without reward or consideration. 2. When a bailee undertakes to perform some act or work gratis, he is answe GRATIS DICTUM . Assaying not required; a statement voluntarily made without necessity. GRATUITOUS CONTRACT , civ. law. One, the object of which is for the benefit of the person with whom it is made, without any profit GRAVAMEN . The grievance complained of; the substantial cause, of the action. See Greenl. Ev. ?66. GRAVE . A place where a dead body is interred. 2. The violation of the grave, by taking up the dead body, or steali GREAT CATTLE . By this, term, in the English law, is, meant all manner of beasts except sheep and yearlings. 2 Rolle's Rep. GREAT CHARTER . The name of the charter granted by the English King John, securing to the English people their principal lib GREAT LAW . The name of an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, passed at Chester, immediately after the arrival of W GREE , obsolete. It signified satisfaction; as, to make gree to the parties, is, to agree with, or satisfy them for GREEN WAX , Eng. law. The name of the estreats of fines, issues, and amerce ments in the exchequer, delivered to the she GROS BOIS, or GROSSE BOIS . Such wood as, by the common law or custom, is reputed timber. 2 hist. 642. GROSS . Absolute; entire, not depending on another. Vide Common. GROSS ADVENTURE . By this term the French lay writers signify a maritime loan, or bottomry. (q, v.) It is so called because th GROSS AVERAGE , mar. law. That kind of average which falls on the ship, cargo, and freight, and. is distinguished from parti GROSS NEGLIGENCE . Lata culpa, or, as the Roman lawyers most accurately call it) dolo proxima, is, in practice, considered as e GROSS WEIGHT . The total weight of goods or merchandise, with the chests, bags, and the like, from which. are to be deducte GROUND RENT , estates. In Pennsylvania, this term is used to signify a perpetual rent issuing out of some real estate. Thi GROUNDAGE , mar. law. The consideration paid for standing a ship in a port. Jacobs, Dict. h. t., Vide Demurrage. GUARANTEE , contracts. He lo whom a guaranty is made. 2. The guarantee is entitled to receive payment, in the first plac GUARANTOR , contracts. He who makes a guaranty. 2. The guarantor is bound to fulfil the engagement he has entered into, GUARANTY , contracts. A promise made upon a good consideration, to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performa GUARDIANS , domestic relations. Guardians are divided into, guardians of the person, in the civil law called tutors; and GUARDIANS OF THE POOR . The name given to officers whose duties are very similar to those of overseers of the poor, (q. v.) that is, GUARDIANSHIP , persons. The power or protective authority given by law, and imposed on an individual who is free and in the GUBERNATOR , civil law. A pilot or steersman of a ship. 2 Pet. Adm. Dec. Appx. lxxxiii. GUEST . A traveller who stays at an inn or tavern-with the consent of the keeper: Bac. Ab. Inns, C 5; 8 Co. 32. And GUIDON DE LA MER, (LE) . The name of a treatise on maritime law, written in Rouen, then Normandy, in 1671, as is supposed. it was rec GUILD . A fraternity or company. Guild hall, the place of meeting of guilds. Beame's, Glanville, 108 (n). GUILT , crim. law. That quality which renders criminal and liable to punishment; or it is that disposition to violat GUILTY . The state or condition of a person who has committed a crime, misdemeanor or offence. 2. This word implies a Quick Search Labor Law Posters Our Complete labor law poster combines the mandated State, Federal, & OSHA posters on one poster.

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