An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.
The end or close of a pleading, for example, the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.
The outcome or result of a process or act.
In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.
A decision reached after careful thought.
The end, finish, close or last part of something.
A short joist between a header and a wall.
An appendage or appendix.
An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.
The part of a telescope containing the adjusting device for the eyepiece, etc.
The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.