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COSTUMBRE

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In Spanish law. Custom ; an unwritten law established by usage, during a long space of time. Las Partidas, pt 1, tit 2, L 4. … [Read more...]

CORRUPTION

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An act done with an intent to give some advantage inconsistent with official duty and the rights of others. It includes bribery, but is more comprehensive; because an act may be corruptly done, though the advantage to be derived from it be not offered by another. Merl. Rep. h. t. 2. By corruption, sometimes, is understood something against law; as, a contract by which the … [Read more...]

COSHERING

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In old English law. A feudal prerogative or custom for lords to He and feast themselves at their tenants' houses. Cowell. … [Read more...]

CO-SURETIES

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Joint sureties; two or more sureties to the same obligation. … [Read more...]

CORRUPTION OF BLOOD

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In English law. This was the consequence of attainder. It meant that the attainted person could neither inherit lands or other hereditaments from his 'ancestor, nor retain those he already had, nor transmit them by descent to any heir, because his blood was considered in law to be corrupted. Avery v. Everett, 110 N. Y. 317, 18 N. E. 148, 1 L. R. A. 264, 6 Am. St Rep. 368. This … [Read more...]

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