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bordereau (bor-d<<schwa>>-roh), n.1. A description of reinsured risks; esp., a periodic report provided by a cedent to a treaty reinsurer, consisting of basic information affecting the reinsurance treaty, such as the underlying insureds, the types of risks covered, policies, and dates of loss. See REINSURANCE TREATY. 2. A detailed note of account. Pl. bordereaux. —…

  border control.Int’l law. A country’s physical manifestation of its territorial sovereignty, by which it regulates which people and goods may enter and leave. • As a practical matter, border controls are often used to contain plant and animal diseases, fight terrorism, and detect the movement of criminals[Blacks Law 8th]

Border and Transportation Security Directorate.The division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for maintaining the safety of the nation’s borders and transportation systems. • The Directorate includes the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Customs Service, the border security functions of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service,…

border. A boundary between one nation (or a political subdivision) and another[Blacks Law 8th]

bordar (bor-d<<schwa>>r).Hist. A bordage tenant. • The status of such a tenant was less servile than that of a villein tenant. See BORDAGE; VILLEINAGE. — Also termed bordarius (pl. bordarii).[Blacks Law 8th]

produce (proh-doos), n. The product of natural growth, labor, or capital; esp., agricultural products. produce (pr<<schwa>>-doos), vb.1. To bring into existence; to create. 2. To provide (a document, witness, etc.) in response to subpoena or discovery request. 3. To yield (as revenue).4. To bring (oil, etc.) to the surface of the earth. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro dote (proh doh-tee). [Latin] Civil law. As a dowry; by title of dowry. • This is a ground of usucapio. See USUCAPIO. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro donatione (proh d<<schwa>>-nay-shee-oh-nee). [Latin] Roman & civil law. As a gift; as in case of gift. • This is a ground of usucapio. — Also written pro donato. See USUCAPIO. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro domino (proh dom-<<schwa>>-noh). [Latin] As master or owner; in the character of a master. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro diviso (proh di-vI-zoh). [Latin] As divided; i.e., in severalty. [Blacks Law 8th]