Defn: An instrument which, in conjunction with another making an absolute disposition, constitutes a trust.
BACKBONE
Back"bone", n. Etym: [2d back,n.+ bone. ]
1. The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column.
2. Anything like , or serving the purpose of, a backbone. The lofty mountains on the north side compose the granitic axis, or backbone of the country. Darwin. We have now come to the backbone of our subject. Earle.
3. Firmness; moral principle; steadfastness. Shelley's thought never had any backbone. Shairp. To the backbone, through and through; thoroughly; entirely. "Staunch to the backbone." Lord Lytton.
BACKBONED
Back"boned", a.
Defn: Vertebrate.
BACKCAST
Back"cast`, n. Etym: [Back, adv.+ cast.]
Defn: Anything which brings misfortune upon one, or causes failure in an effort or enterprise; a reverse. [Scot.]
BACK DOOR
Back" door".