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Old; that which has existed from an indefinitely early period, or which by age alone has acquired certain rights or privileges accorded in view of long continuance. Ancient deed. A deed 30 years old and shown to come from a proper custody and having nothing suspicious about it is an "ancient deed" and may be admitted in evidence without proof of its execution. Havens v. … [Read more...] about ANCIENT

In feudal law. Year, day, and waste. A forfeiture of the lands to the crown incurred by the felony of the tenant, after which time the land escheats to the lord. Termes de la Ley, 40. … [Read more...] about AN, JOUR, ET WASTE

Eng. law. Those lands which either were reserved to the crown at the original distribution of landed property, or such as came to it afterwards, by forfeiture or other means. … [Read more...] about ANCIENT DEMESNE

In the civil law. An in especially by torture. … [Read more...] about ANACRISIS

estates. Windows which have been opened for twenty years or more, and enjoyed without molestation by the owner of the house. 2. It is proposed to consider, 1. How the right of ancient light is gained. 2, What amounts to interruption of an ancient light. 3, The remedy for obstructing an ancient light. 3. 1. How the right of opening or keeping a window open is gained. 1. By … [Read more...] about ANCIENT LIGHTS