Friendly Societies

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

In England. Mutual benefit societies, supported by subscription of the members, the benefits being of various kinds, — the periodical division of assets, sick or funeral benefits, relief of widows and orphans, etc. Regulated by "Friendly Society Act" of 1875.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Mutual aid or benefit societies.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Associations for the purpose of affording relief to the members and their families in case of sickness or death. They are governed by numerous acts of parliament, and were first authorized in 1793.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. Associations supported by subscription, for the rellef and maintenance of the members or their wives, children, relatives, and nominees, in sickness, infancy, advanced age, widowhood, etc. The statutes regulating these societies were consolidated and amended by St. 38 & 39 Viet c. 60. Wharton.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In English law. Associations supported by subscription, for the relief and maintenance of the ES members, or their wives, children, relatives, SS and nominees, in sickness, infancy, advanced age, widowhood, ete. The statutes regulating these societies were consolidated and ee amended by St. 38 & 39 Vict. c. 60. Wharton.