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Such as is sufficient to establish the proposition in question, beyond hesitation, ambiguity, or reasonable doubt In an unprejudiced mind. Evans v. Rugee, 57 Wis. 623, 16 N. W. 49; French v. Day, 89 Me. 441, 36 Atl. 909 ; Ward v. Waterman, 85 Cal. 488, 24 Pac. 930 ; Winston v. Burnell, 44 Kan. 367, 24 Pac. 477, 21 Am. St Rep. 289. … [Read more...]

COOPERTUM

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In forest law. A covert; a thicket (dumetum) or shelter for wild beasts in a forest Spelman. … [Read more...]

CONVIVIUM

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A tenure by which a tenant was bound to provide meat and drink for his lord at least once in the year. Cowell. … [Read more...]

COOPERTURA

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In forest law. A thicket or covert of wood. … [Read more...]

CONVOCATION

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In ecclesiastical law. The general assembly of the clergy to consult upon ecclesiastical matters. … [Read more...]

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