Law Dictionary Definitions

bloc. A group of persons or political units aligned with a common interest or purpose, even if only temporarily <voting bloc>.[Blacks Law 8th]

blind trust.See TRUST.[Blacks Law 8th]

blind tiger.Slang. A place where intoxicants are illegally sold. • This term was commonly used during Prohibition. — Also termed blind pig. See PROHIBITION(3)[Blacks Law 8th]

blind selling.The sale of goods without giving a buyer the opportunity to examine them.[Blacks Law 8th]

blind plea.See PLEA(1)[Blacks Law 8th]

blind pig.See BLIND TIGER. [Blacks Law 8th]

blind entry.See ENTRY(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

blind-bidding.Copyright. In the licensing of movies for first-run engagements, the practice by film distributors of requiring theater owners to bid for and book movies without having seen them. By statute, some states prohibit blind-bidding.[Blacks Law 8th]

blending clause.A provision in a will disposing of both the testator’s own property and the property over which the testator has a power of appointment, so that the two types of property are treated as a unit. [Cases: Wills  589.][Blacks Law 8th]

blended trust.See TRUST.[Blacks Law 8th]