Keys
Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Of Court.
In old Scotch law. Certain officers of courts. See "Claves Curiae," Of the Isle of Man. The twenty-four chief commoners, who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Comm. 99. In Old English Law. A guardian or warden,
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The twenty-four chief commoners in the Isle of Man who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Com., 100. KIDEL or KIDDLE. An open weir whereby fish are caught. 2 Inst. 38. “Weirs (kidelli or gurgltes) were the means usual in ancient times for appropriating and enjoying several fisheries In, tidal waters.” Lord Selbome, L. 0., in 8 App. Cas. 144.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In the Isle of Man, are the twenty-four chief commoners, who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Comm. 99.
In old English law. A guardian, warden, or kceper.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In old English law. A guardian, warden or keeper.
In old Scots law. Keys of court: certain officers of courts.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
in the Isle of Man, are the twentyfour chief commoners, who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Comm. 99.
In old English law. A guardian, warden, or keeper, 3