Law Lexicon, Or Dictionary of Jurisprudence: Explaining the Technical Words and Phrases Employed in the Several Departments of English Law : Including the Various Legal Terms Used in Commercial Transactions : Together with an Explanatory as Well as Literal Translation of the Latin Maxims Contained in the Writings of the Ancient and Modern Commentators |
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... term it in posse , or in understanding . Abeyance in gremio legis , or in nubibus , means in consideration of law . - Plowd . Rep . 547. The strict interpretation of this word as to freehold interests has puzzled eminent lawyers , but ...
... term it in posse , or in understanding . Abeyance in gremio legis , or in nubibus , means in consideration of law . - Plowd . Rep . 547. The strict interpretation of this word as to freehold interests has puzzled eminent lawyers , but ...
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... term of gestation is completed . Our law does not recognize the distinction adopted by medical commentators on the sub- ject , who consider miscarriages during the first six months as abortions , and those during the last three , as ...
... term of gestation is completed . Our law does not recognize the distinction adopted by medical commentators on the sub- ject , who consider miscarriages during the first six months as abortions , and those during the last three , as ...
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... term has expired , a return of part of the pre- mium will be ordered , on account of the failure of the contract from accident . If a penalty be inserted in a bond or instrument to secure the enjoyment of a given thing , this is deemed ...
... term has expired , a return of part of the pre- mium will be ordered , on account of the failure of the contract from accident . If a penalty be inserted in a bond or instrument to secure the enjoyment of a given thing , this is deemed ...
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... term for the advocate or pleading patron to another writ or action for the same matter . of a church . Actor villa was the steward or Correl . head bailiff of a town or village . - Cowel . ACTUARIUS , a notary . ACTUARY , a short ...
... term for the advocate or pleading patron to another writ or action for the same matter . of a church . Actor villa was the steward or Correl . head bailiff of a town or village . - Cowel . ACTUARIUS , a notary . ACTUARY , a short ...
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... term used in the action of proving the tenor of a lost deed , and applicable to any deed or even scroll tending to establish the existence or terms of the deed in question . ADMINICULAR EVIDENCE , explanatory or completing testimony ...
... term used in the action of proving the tenor of a lost deed , and applicable to any deed or even scroll tending to establish the existence or terms of the deed in question . ADMINICULAR EVIDENCE , explanatory or completing testimony ...
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