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A graf; a chief magistrate or officer. A term derived from the more ancient “grafio:’ and used in combination with various other […]

As used in various compound le-gal terms, this word generally means ex-traordlnary, that is, exceeding the common or ordinary measure or standard, […]

A cemetery; a place for the interment of dead bodies; sometimes defined in statutes as a place where a minimum number of […]

Grievous; great Ad grave damnum, to the grievous damage. 11 Coke, 40 Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

In old English law. An ao-cusation or Impeachment Leg. Ethel, c. 19 Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A sepulcher. A place where a dead body is interred Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

In old English law. A grove; a small wood; a coppice or thicket Co. Litt. 4b Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed […]

The burden or gist of a charge; the grievance or injury specially complained of Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

Freely; gratuitously; without reward or consideration Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A voluntary asser-tlon; a statement which a party is not legal-ly hound to make, or in which he is not held to […]

or GRASSUM. A fine paid upon the transfer of a copyhold estate Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A gratuity; a recompense or reward for services or benefits, given voluntarily, without solicitation or promise Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed […]

Rogation week, so call-ed anciently in the inns of court and chan-cery Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A slang term for a woman separated from her husband by aban-donment or prolonged absence; a woman living apart from her husband, […]

In old English law. Noble-men or grandees. Jacoh Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

In old records. The grazing or turning up the earth with a plow. The name of a customary service for inferior tenants […]

The persou to whom a grant is made Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

The person by whom a grant is made Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A grange. Co. Lltt 5a Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A generic term applicable to all transfers of real property. 3 washb. Real Prop. 181, 353 Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed […]

A farm furnished with barns, granaries, stables, and all conveniences for husbandry. Co. Litt 5a Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

A keeper of a grange or farm Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

The father of either of one’s parents Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

The mother of either of one’s parents Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)

In English practice. Certain days in the terms, which are solemn-ly kept in the inns of court and chancery, viz., Candlemas day […]