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CUT

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crim. law. To wound with an instrument having a sharp edge. A wound made with a sharp instrument. … [Read more...]

CUSTODY OF THE LAW

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Property is in the custody of the law when it has been lawfully taken by authority of legal process and remains in the possession of a public officer (as a sheriff) or an officer of a court (as. a receiver) empowered by law to hold it. … [Read more...]

CUTCHERRY

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In Hindu law. Corrupted from Kachari. A court; a hall; an office; the place where any public business is transacted. … [Read more...]

CUSTOM

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A usage or practice of the people, which, by common adoption and acquiescence, aud by long and unvarying habit, has become compulsory, and has acquired the force of a law with respect to the place or subject matter to which it relates. Adams v. Insurance Co., 95 Pa. 355. 40 Am. Rep. 662; Lindsay v. Cusimano (C. C.) 12 Fed. 504 ; Strother v. Lucas, 12 Pet. 445. 9 L. Ed. 1137; … [Read more...]

CUTH, COUTH

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Sax. Known, knowing, Uncuth, unknown. See COUTHUTLAUGH, UNCUTH. … [Read more...]

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