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Gremio

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

In Spanish law. The union of merchants, artisans, laborers, or other persons who follow the same pursuits, and are governed by the same regulations. The word "guild," in English, has nearly the same signification. GREMIUM (Lat.) Bosom. Ainsworth. De gremio mittere, to send from their bosom; used of one sent by an ecclesiastical corporation or body. A latere mittere, to send from his side, or one sent by an individual; as, a legate sent by the pope. Du Cange. In English law, an inheritance is said to be in gremio legis, in the bosom or under the protection of the law, when it is in abeyance. See "In Nubibus."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Spanish) A guild; a union.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In Spanish law. A guild; an association of workmen, artificers or merchants following the same trade or business; designed to protect and further the interests of their craft.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In Spanish law. A guild; an association of workmen, artificers, or merchants following the same trade or business; designed to protect and further the interests of their craft.