Law Archives – A Way with Words

No Cap, No Lie (episode #1566)

Posted by Grant Barrett on April 5, 2021 · Add Comment

Origin of the Word “Paraphernalia”

Posted by Grant Barrett on April 3, 2021 · Add Comment

Legal Doublets

Posted by Grant Barrett on February 2, 2019 · Add Comment

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Hue and Cry

Posted by Grant Barrett on February 2, 2019 · Add Comment

Today, the phrase hue and cry means a clamor or uproar, but in old English law, hue and cry referred to the public outcry during the pursuit of a criminal suspect. Anyone who heard this shouting was legally obligated to join in the chase. This is part of a complete episode.
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Elbow Clerk

Posted by Grant Barrett on April 24, 2017 · Add Comment

Speaking to a conference of judges and lawyers, Grant learns the term elbow clerk, meaning a clerk who works in the judge’s chambers. This is part of a complete episode.
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Attorney General Plural

Posted by Grant Barrett on April 3, 2017 · Add Comment

What is the plural of attorney general? Attorneys general or attorney generals? This is part of a complete episode.
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