Legal Term Dictionary

L. Fr. Broad; the opposite of "estreyte" strait or strict. Pares et targes. Britt. c. 34.

L. Fr. Broad; the opposite of "estreyte" strait or strict. Pares et targes. Britt. c. 34. Less...

In old English law. Thieves.

In old English law. Thieves. Less...

In Spanish law. The name of a code of laws, more fully described as "Las Side Partidas" ("the seven parts," from the number of its divisions,) which was compiled under the direction of Alphonso X., about the year 1250. Its sources were the customary law of all the provinces, the More...

In Spanish law. The name of a code of laws, more fully described as "Las Side Partidas" ("the seven parts," from the number of its divisions,) which was compiled under the direction of Alphonso X., about the year 1250. Its sources were the customary law of all the provinces, the canon law as there administered, and (chieily) the Roman law. This work has always been regarded as of the highest authority in Spain and in those countries and states which tiave derived their jurisprudence from Spain. Less...

A native Indian sailor; the term is also applied to tent pitchers, inferior artillery-men, and others.

A native Indian sailor; the term is also applied to tent pitchers, inferior artillery-men, and others. Less...

Tending to excite lust; lewd; Indecent; obscene; relating to sexual impurity; tending to deprave the morals in respect to sexual relations. See Swearingen v. U. S., 161 U. S. 446, 16 Sup. Ct 562, 40 L. Ed. 765; U. S. v. Britton (Com. C.) 17 Fed. 733; Dunlop v. U. More...

Tending to excite lust; lewd; Indecent; obscene; relating to sexual impurity; tending to deprave the morals in respect to sexual relations. See Swearingen v. U. S., 161 U. S. 446, 16 Sup. Ct 562, 40 L. Ed. 765; U. S. v. Britton (Com. C.) 17 Fed. 733; Dunlop v. U. S., 165 U. S. 486, 17 Sup. Ct 375, 41 L. Ed. 799; U. S. v. Durant (D. C.) 46 Fed. 753. -"Lascivious carriage. In Connecticut. A term including those wanton acts between persons of different sexes that flow from the exercise of lustful passions, and which are not otherwise punished as crimes against chastity and public decency. 2 Swift Dig. 343. It includes, also, indecent acts by one against the will of another. Fowler v. State, 5 Day (Conn.) 81.-Lascivious cohabitation. The offense committed by two persons (not married to each other) who live together in one habitation as man and wife and practice sexual intercourse. Less...

A kind of forfeiture during the government of the Danes in England. Enc. Lond.

A kind of forfeiture during the government of the Danes in England. Enc. Lond. Less...

n. In old English law, signifles a burden; also a measure of weight used for certain commodities of the bulkier sort

n. In old English law, signifles a burden; also a measure of weight used for certain commodities of the bulkier sort Less...

adj. Latest; ultimate; final; most recent -Last clear chance. In the law of negligence, this term denotes the doctrine or rule that notwithstanding the negligence of a plaintiff, if, at the time the injury was done, it might have been avoided by the exercise of reasonable care on the part More...

adj. Latest; ultimate; final; most recent -Last clear chance. In the law of negligence, this term denotes the doctrine or rule that notwithstanding the negligence of a plaintiff, if, at the time the injury was done, it might have been avoided by the exercise of reasonable care on the part of the defendant, the defendant will be liable for the failure to exercise such care. Styles v. Railroad Co., 118 N. C. 1084, 24 S. E. 740; MteLamb v. Railroad Co., 122 N. C. 862, 29 S. E. 894.- Last court. A court held by the twenty-four jurats in the marshes of Kent, and summoned by the bailiffs, whereby orders were made to lay and levy taxes, impose penalties, etc, for the preservation of the said marshes. Enc. Lond.-Last heir. In English law. He to whom lands come by escheat for want of lawful heirs; that is, in some cases, the lord of whom the lands were held; in others, the sovereign. Cowell.-Last illness. The immediate illness resulting in the person's death. In re Duckett's Estate. 1 Kulp (Pa.) 227.-Last resort. A court from which there is no appeal is called the "court of last resort."-Last sickness. That illness of which a person dies is so called. Huse v. Brown, 8 Me. 189; Harrington v. Stees, 82 111. 54, 25 Am. Rep. 290; McVoy v. Percival, Dud. Law (S. G.) 337; Prince v. Hazelton. 20 Johns. (N. Y.) 513, 11 Am. Dec. 307.-Last wilL This term, according to Lord Coke, is most commonly used where lands and tenements are devised, and "testament" where it concerns chattels. Co. Litt. Ills. Both terms, however, are now generally employed in drawing a will either of ands or chattels. See Reagan v. Stanley, 11 Lea (Tenn.) 322; Hill v. Hill, 7 Wash. 409, 35 Pac. 360. Less...

A custom exacted In some fairs and markets to carry things bought whither one will. But it is more accurately taken for the ballast or lading of a ship. Also custom paid for wares sold by the last as herrings, pitch, etc. Wharton.

A custom exacted In some fairs and markets to carry things bought whither one will. But it is more accurately taken for the ballast or lading of a ship. Also custom paid for wares sold by the last as herrings, pitch, etc. Wharton. Less...

Lat In the law of bailment Gross fault or neglect; extreme negligence or carelessness, (nimia negllgentla.) Dig. 50, 16, 218, & Lata culpa dolo sequiparatur. Gross negligence is equivalent to fraud.

Lat In the law of bailment Gross fault or neglect; extreme negligence or carelessness, (nimia negllgentla.) Dig. 50, 16, 218, & Lata culpa dolo sequiparatur. Gross negligence is equivalent to fraud. Less...