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In old English law. A swearing together; an oath administered to several together; a combination or confederacy under oath. Cowell In old European law. A compact of the inhabitants of a commune, or municipality, confirmed by their oaths to each other and which was the basis of the commune. Steph. Lect 119. … [Read more...] about CONJURATIO

In old English and Scotch law. The first purchaser of an estate ; he who brought it into the family owning it 2 Bl. Comm. 242 … [Read more...] about CONQUEROR

In old English law. A plot or compact made by persons combining by oath to do any public harm. Cowell. The offense of having conference or commerce with evil spirits, in order to discover some secret or effect some purpose. Id. Classed by Blackstone with witchcraft enchantment and sorcery, but distinguished from each of these by other writers. 4 Bl. Comm. 60; Cowell. Cooper v. … [Read more...] about CONJURATION

In feudal law. Conquest; acquisition by purchase; any method of acquiring the ownership of an estate other than by descent Also an estate acquired otherwise than by inheritance. In international law. The acquisition of the sovereignty of a country by force of arms, exercised by an Independent power which reduces the vanquished to the submission of its empire. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...] about CONQUEST

In old English law. One who swears or is sworn with others one bound by oath with others; a compurgator; a conspirator. … [Read more...] about CONJURATOR