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  • YIELDING AND PAYING
    In conveyancing. The Initial words of that clause in leases in which the rent to be paid by the lessee Is mentioned and reserved.
  • YOKELET
    A little farm, requiring but a yoke of oxen to till it.
  • YORK, CUSTOM OF
    A custom of the province of York in England, by which the effects of an Intestate, after payment of his debts, are in general divided according to the ancient universal doctrine of the pars ra-tionabilis; that is, one-third each to the widow, children, and administrator. 2 Bl. Comm. 518.
  • YORK, STATUTE OF
    An important English statute passed at the city of York, in the twelfth year of Edward II., containing provisions on the subject of attorneys, witnesses, the taking of inquests by nisi prius, etc. 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 200-302.
  • YORKSHIRE REGISTRIES
    The registries of titles to land provided by acts of parliament for the ridings of the county of York in England These resemble the offices for the registration or recording of deeds commonly established In the several counties of the states.
  • YOUNGER CHILDREN
    This phrase, when used in English conveyancing with reference to settlements of land, signifies all such children as are not entitled to the rights of an eldest son. It therefore Includes daughters, even those who are older than the eldest son. Mozley A Whitley.
  • YOUTH
    This word may include children and youth of both sexes. Nelson v. Cushing, 2 Cush. (Mass.) 519, 528.
  • YULE
    The times of Christmas and Lamas.
  • YVERNAIL BLE
    Fr. Winter grain. Kelham.
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