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BOOK OF ACCOUNT – a book containing charges and
showing a continuous dealing with persons
generally. To be admissible as evidence, it must be
kept as an account book and the charges made in
the usual course of business.

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER – a
disorder characterized by instability reflected in
drastic mood shifts and behavior problems. The
person usually displays intense anger outburst with
little provocation and he is impulsive,
unpredictable, and periodically unstable.

BORE - the inside of a gun barrel.

BORE DIAMETER - in rifled arms, the diametrical
measurement between tops of land.

BORN CRIMINALS – those that had pathological
symptoms common with imbecile and the epileptic.
Lombroso argued that if criminal behavior is
inherited then the “born criminal” could be
distinguished by associated physical
characteristics.

BOTTLE NECK CARTRIDGE - a type of cartridge
designed to accommodate more powder, usually
for high powdered guns.

BOTTLENECK – a highway section with reduced
capacity that experiences operational problems
such as congestion. Bottlenecks may result from
factors other than reduced roadway width. For
example, the close spacing of exit and entrance
ramps can cause weaving patterns that result in
congestion.

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