n.
The tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by an unlawful assembly of three or more persons in the execution of some private object. →
n.
The chief of a set of hands employed in a shop, or on works of any kind, who superintends the rest; an overseer. →
a.
Of or pertaining to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment; as, retributive justice; retributory comforts. →
n.
An article of furniture, consisting of a flat slab, board, or the like, having a smooth surface, fixed horizontally on legs, and used for a great variety of purposes, as in eating, writing, or working. →
a.
Especially, the office, jurisdiction, or dominion of a regent or vicarious ruler, or of a body of regents; deputed or vicarious government. →