The local laws that divide cities into specific areas and are given restrictions for use, such as areas zoned for commercial buildings, single family homes, manufacturing plants and more. Zoning ordinances cover what can be built, the use and purpose, the size of structures and more. … [Read more...] about ZONING
ZYTHUM
Lat. A liquor or beverage made of wheat or barley. Dig. S3, 0, 9, pr. … [Read more...] about ZYTHUM
ZYGOCEPHALUM
In the civil law. A measure or quantity of land Nov. 17, c 8. As much land as a yoke of oxen could plow in a day. Calvin. … [Read more...] about ZYGOCEPHALUM
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. … [Read more...] about YORK, STATUTE OF
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. … [Read more...] about YORK, CUSTOM OF