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  • BEER
    A liquor compounded of malt and hops. In its ordinary sense, denotes a beverage which is intoxicating, and is within the fair meaning of the words "strong or spirituous liquors," used in the statutes on this subject Tompkins County v. Taylor, 21 N. T. 175; Nevin v. Ladue, 3 Denio More...
  • BEFORE
    Prior to; preceding. In the presence of; under the official purview of; as id a magistrate's jurat, "before me personally appeared," etc. In the absence of any statutory provision governing the computation of time, the authorities are uniform that, where an act is required to be done a certain number More...
  • BEG
    To solicit alms or charitable aid. The act of a cripple In passing along the sidewalk and silently holding out his hand and receiving money from passers-by is "begging for alms," within the meaning of a statute which uses that phrase. In re Haller, 8 Abb. N. C. (N. Y.) More...
  • BEGA
    A land measure used in the East Indies. In Bengal it is equal to about a third part of an acre.
  • BEGGAR
    One who lives by begging charity, or who has no other means of support than solicited alms.
  • BEGUM
    In India. A lady, princess, woman of high rank.
  • BEHALF
    A witness testifies on "behalf of the party who calls him, notwithstanding his evidence proves to be adverse to that party's case. Richerson v. Stern-burg, 65 111. 274. See, further, 12 Q. B. 693; 18 Q. B. 512.
  • BEHAVIOR
    Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; conduct; manners; carriage of one's self, with respect to propriety and morals; deportment. Webster. State v. Roll, 1 Ohio Dec. 284. Surety to be of good behavior is said to be a larger requirement than surety to keep the peace.
  • BEHETRIA
    In Spanish law. Lands situated in places where the inhabitants had the right to select their own lords.
  • BEHOOF
    Use; benefit; profit; service; advantage. It occurs in conveyances, e. g.y "to his and their use and behoof." Stiles v. Japhet, 84 Tex. 91, 19 S. W. 450.
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