See "prescription" - the effect of how the passage of time may create or destroy rights. The law of prescription is commonly understood as a statute of limitations. A popular example of prescription in the United States is adverse possession" where there is a presumption of abandonment of land after an extended period of time passes without being inhabited or openly claimed. … [Read more...] about LAW OF PRESCRIPTION
UNLAWFUL DETAINER
An act of holding or retaining possession of property (typically real property) without a legal right to do so. The word "Detain" means to prevent from proceeding or to hold back someone or something - such as when police "detain" someone. The term "unlawful detainer" is most commonly used to refer to the act of a tenant who is in possession of real property (such as living in … [Read more...] about UNLAWFUL DETAINER
ZETETIGK
Proceeding by inquiry. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about ZETETIGK
ZYTHUM
Lat. A liquor or beverage made of wheat or barley. Dig. S3, 0, 9, pr. … [Read more...] about ZYTHUM
ZEMINDAR
In Hindu law. Landkeeper. An officer who under the Mohammedan government was charged with the financial superintendence of the lands of a district, the protection of the cultivators, and the realization of the government's share of its produce, either in money or kind. Wharton. … [Read more...] about ZEMINDAR