Alms

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Any species of relief bestowed upon the poor. That which is given by public authority for the relief of the poor. Shelf. Mortm. 802, note x; Hayw. Elect. 263; 1 Doug. Elect. 370; 2 Doug. Elect. 107. his deputy, looks to the assize of woolen cloth made throughout the land, and to the putting on the seals for that purpose ordained. St. 17 Rich. II. c. 2; Cowell; Blount; Termes de la Ley.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Donations to relieve the poor.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Any species of relief bestowed upon the poor. That which is given by public authority for the relief of the poor. Shelf. Mortal. 802, note (X); Hayw. Elect. 263; 1 Dougl. El. Cas. 370; 2 id. 107. As to its meaning historically, see 1 Poll. & Maitl. 219.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Charitable donations. Any species of relief bestowed upon the poor. That which is given by public authority for the relief of the poor.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Charitable donations. Any species of relief bestowed upon the poor, That which is given by public authority for the relief of the poor. ALNAGER or ULNAGER. A sworn officer of the king whose duty it was to look to the assise of woolen cloth made throughout the land, and to the putting on the seals for that purpose ordained, for which he collected a duty called “alnage.” Cowell; Termes de la Ley.