Category: G

  • Foreign Policy

    Background and International Relations with the United States The United States of America declared its independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4, 1776. However, the American Revolutionary War continued until the British General Cornwallis surrendered to General George […]

  • Foreign Policy

    Background and International Relations with the United States The United States of America declared its independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4, 1776. However, the American Revolutionary War continued until the British General Cornwallis surrendered to General George […]

  • Hafne Courts

    Concept of Hafne Courts Traditional meaning of hafne courts [1] in the English common law history: Haven courts; old courts in English seaports. [rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, “Hafne Courts”, […]

  • Hafne Courts

    Concept of Hafne Courts Traditional meaning of hafne courts [1] in the English common law history: Haven courts; old courts in English seaports. [rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, “Hafne Courts”, […]

  • Great Charter

    English Law: Great Charter in the Past The name of the charter granted by the English King John, securing to the English people their main liberties; magna charta. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources […]

  • Great Charter

    English Law: Great Charter in the Past The name of the charter granted by the English King John, securing to the English people their main liberties; magna charta. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources […]

  • Gentleman

    English Law: Gentleman in the Past In the English law, according to Sir Edward Coke, is one who bears a coat of armor. 2 Inst. 667. In the United States of America, this word is unknown to the law, but in many places it is applied, by courtesy, to all men. See Poth. Proc. Crim.…

  • Gentleman

    English Law: Gentleman in the Past In the English law, according to Sir Edward Coke, is one who bears a coat of armor. 2 Inst. 667. In the United States of America, this word is unknown to the law, but in many places it is applied, by courtesy, to all men. See Poth. Proc. Crim.…

  • Green Wax

    English Law: Green Wax in the Past The name of the estreats of fines, issues and amerce ments in the exchequer, delivered to the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.K. encyclopedia) under the seal of that court, which is made with green wax. [1][rtbs […]

  • Grith-brech

    Concept of Grith-brech Traditional meaning of grith-brech [1] in the Saxon law history: Breach of the peace. Note: For more information on Saxon Law history, see here.[rtbs name=”saxon-law”] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, […]

  • GENERAL Affirmance-day

    In the Past, in the English Law In the English Court of Exchequer, is a day appointed by the judges of the common pleas and barons of the exchequer, to be held a few days after the beginning of every term for the general affirmance or reversal of judgments. 2 Tidd. 1091. [1][rtbs […]

  • Grith

    Concept of Grith Traditional meaning of grith [1] in the Saxon law history: Peace. Note: For more information on Saxon Law history, see here.[rtbs name=”saxon-law”] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, “Grith”, Boston: Little, […]

  • Garnish

    English Law: Garnish in the Past Money paid by a prisoner to his fellow prisoners on his entrance into prison.. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about garnish is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. […]

  • Garnish

    English Law: Garnish in the Past Money paid by a prisoner to his fellow prisoners on his entrance into prison.. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about garnish is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. […]

  • Government Practices On Religious Freedom

    United Kingdom Government Practices on Religious Freedom in 2016 In April a judge sentenced two university students, Tarik Hassane and Suhaib Majeed, to life in prison for plotting to kill soldiers, police officers, and civilians in a drive-by attack in London inspired by ISIS. The judge […]