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CUI IN VITA

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(to whom in life.) A writ of entry for a widow against him to whom her husband aliened her lands or tenements in his lifetime; which must contain in it that during his life she could not withstand it Reg. Orig. 232; Fitah. Nat Brev. 193. Cui jurisdiclio data est, ea quoque concessit esse videntur, sine quibus juriadiclio expiicari non potest. To whomsoever a jurisdiction is … [Read more...] about CUI IN VITA

CRUELTY

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(A)The infliction of physical, mental or emotional pain without necessity. It is most often used for grounds of a fault based divorce as small amounts of cruelty are usually sufficient to justify the divorce. (B) This word has different meanings, as it is applied to different things. Cruelty may be, 1. From husband towards the wife, or vice versa. 2. From superior towards … [Read more...] about CRUELTY

CUJUS EST DARE EJUS EST DISPONERE

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Latin, meaning He who has a right to give has the right to dispose of the gift. … [Read more...] about CUJUS EST DARE EJUS EST DISPONERE

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

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A crime for willfully inflicting severe pain or suffering to an animal, including death. May also apply to malicious and gross neglect of an animal. … [Read more...] about CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

CUJUS EST SOLUM EJUS EST USQUE AD COELAM ET AD INFEROS

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Latin, meaning He who owns the soil owns it up to the sky and to its depth. … [Read more...] about CUJUS EST SOLUM EJUS EST USQUE AD COELAM ET AD INFEROS

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