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  • IN KIND
    In the same kind, class, or genus. A loan is returned "in kind" when not the identical article, but one corresponding and equivalent to it, is given to the lender. See IN GENERE.
  • IN LAW
    In the intendment, contemplation, or inference of the law; implied or inferred by law; existing in law or by force of law. See IN FACT.
  • IN LECTO MORTALI
    On the deathbed. Fleta, lib. 5, c. 28, ? 12.
  • IN LIMINE
    On or at the threshold; at the very beginning; preliminarily.
  • IN LITEM
    For a suit; to the suit Greenl. Ev. ? 348.
  • IN LOCO
    In place; in lieu; instead; in the place or stead. Townsh. PL 38.
  • IN LOCO PARENTIS
    In the place of a parent; Instead of a parent; charged, factitiously, with a parent's rights, duties, and responsibilities. Wetberby v. Dixon, 19 Ves. 412; Brinkerhoff v. Mersells, 24 N. J. Law, 683; Capek v. Kropik, 129 I1L 509, 21 N. E. 836. In majors sum ma eontinetur minor. 5 More...
  • IN MAJOREM CAUTELAM
    For greater security. 1 Strange, 105,' arg.
  • IN MALAM PARTEM
    In a bad sense, so as to wear an evil appearance. In maleflcils voluntas speotatur, non exitus. In evil deeds regard must be had to the intention, and not to the result Dig. 48, 8, 14; Broom, Max. 324. In maleficio, ratihabitio mandato eon-paratur. In a case of malfeasance, ratification More...
  • IN MEDIAS RES
    Into the heart of the subject, without preface or introduction.
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