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CRY DE PAYS OR CRI DE PAIS

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Literally, cry of the country. In England, when a felony has been committed, hue and cry may be raised by the country, in the absence of the constable. It is then cry de pays. … [Read more...]

CULPABILIS

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Lat. In old English law. Guilty. Culpabilis dc intrusione, guilty of intrusion. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 30, … [Read more...]

CROSS-LICENSING

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Business which share patent or intellectual property rights. … [Read more...]

CRYER

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practice. An officer in a court whose duty it is to make various proclamations ordered by the court. An auctioneer. One who calls out aloud; one who publishes or proclaims. See CRIES. … [Read more...]

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