Market
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MARKET. A public place appointed by public authority, where all sorts of
things necessary for the subsistence, or for the conveniences of life, are
sold.
2. Markets are generally regulated by local laws.
3. By the term market is also understood the demand there is for any
particular article; as, the cotton market in Europe is dull. Vide 15 Vin.
Ab. 42; Com. Dig. h.t.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.