(engineering) A measure of a body's resistance to twisting; a measure of torsional strength.

(engineering) A measure of a body's resistance to bending.

A bill issued by a state, on the mere faith and credit of the state, and designed to circulate as money.

A form of entry at the customhouse, by which goods, respecting which the importer is not possessed of full information, may be provisionally landed for examination.

A license granted at the customhouse to merchants, to carry such stores and provisions as are necessary for a voyage, custom free.

A statement of the items which form the total amount of the costs of a party to a suit or action.

(law, finance) A formal instrument for the conveyance or transfer of goods and chattels.

A bank which issues its own notes payable to bearer.

plural of power of appointment

(law) In the law of wills, the ability of a testator to select a person who will be given the authority to dispose of certain property under the will.