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  • REGARD
    In old English law. Inspection; supervision. Also a reward, fee, or perquisite. -Regard, court of. In forest law. A tribunal held every third year, for the lawing or expeditation of dogs, to prevent them from chasing deer. Cowell.-Regard of tbe forest. In old English law. The oversight or inspection of More...
  • REGARDANT
    A term which was applied, in feudal law, to a villein annexed to a manor, and having charge to do all base services within the same, and to see the same freed from all things that might annoy his lord. Such a villein regardant was thus opposed to a villein More...
  • REGARDER OF A FOREST
    An ancient officer of the forest, whose duty it was to take a view of the forest hunts, and to inquire concerning trespasses, offenses, etc Manwood.
  • REGE INCOLSULTO
    Lat In English law. A writ issued from the sovereign to the judges, pot to proceed in a cause which may prejudice the crown, until advised. Jenk. Cent 97.
  • REGENCY
    Rule; government; kingship. The man or body of men Intrusted with the vicarious government of a kingdom during the minority, absence, Insanity, or -other disability of the king.
  • REGENT
    A governor or ruler. One who vicariously administers the government of a. kingdom, in the name of the king, during the latter's minority or other disability;. o A ; master, governor, director,. or superintendent of a public institution, particularly a college or university. Regia dignita* est indivisibilis, et quselibet alia More...
  • REGIA VIA
    Lat In old English law. The royal way; the king's highway. Co. Litt. 56".
  • REGIAM MAJESTATEM
    A Collection of the ancient laws of Scotland. It is said to have been compiled by order of David L, king of Scotland, who reigned from A. D. 1124 to 1153. Hale, Com. Law, 27L
  • REGICIDE
    The murder of a sovereign; also the person who commits such murder.
  • REGIDOR
    In Spanish law. One of a body, never exceeding twelve, who formed a part of the ayuntamiento. The office of re-gidor was held for life; that is to say, during the pleasure of the supreme authority. In most places the office was purchased; in some cities, however, they were elected More...
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