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COMITATUS

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In old English law. A county or shire; the body of a county. The territorial jurisdiction of a comes, i.e., count or earl. The county court, a court of great antiquity and of great dignity in early times. Also, the retinue or train of a prince or high governmental official. … [Read more...] about COMITATUS

COMBAT

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A forcible encounter between two or more persons; a battle; a duel. Trial by battle. Mutnal combat is one into which both the parties enter voluntarily; it implies a common intent to fight, but not necessarily an exchange of blows. Aldrige v. (State, 59 Miss. 250; Tate v. State, 46 Ga. 158. … [Read more...] about COMBAT

COMITES

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Counts or earls. Attendants or followers. Persons composing the retinue of a high functionary. Persons who are attached to the suite of a public minister. … [Read more...] about COMITES

Colo. J. Int'l Envtl. L. & Pol'y

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Colorado Journal of International Environmental Law and Policy … [Read more...] about Colo. J. Int'l Envtl. L. & Pol'y

COLT

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An animal of the horse species, whether male or female, not more than four years old. … [Read more...] about COLT

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