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The name of King Edward the Confessor's sword. It is said that the point of it was broken, as an emblem of mercy. (Mat. Par. in Hen. III.) Wharton. … [Read more...] about CURTEYN

See current liability. … [Read more...] about CURRENT LIABILITIES

The inclosed space of ground and buildings immediately surrounding a dwelling-house. In its most comprehensive and proper legal signification, it includes all that space of ground and buildings thereon which is usually inclosed within the general fence immediately surrounding a principal messuage and outbuildings, and yard closely adjoining to a dwelling-house, but it may be … [Read more...] about CURTILAGE

An accounting term for a liability to pay that matures or is obligated to be paid in less than one year. … [Read more...] about CURRENT LIABILITY

In old English law. Court lands. Cowell. See COURT LANDS. … [Read more...] about CURTILES TERRAE