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CROFT

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A little close adjoining a dwelling-house, aud inclosed for pasture and tillage or any particular use. Jacob. A small place fenced off in which to keep farm cattle. Spelman. The word is now entirely obsolete. … [Read more...]

CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY

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A defendant's mental capacity to understand the charges brought against them as well as any consequences of their actions. Also may refer to the liability in criminal law rsulting from one's actions. … [Read more...]

CROISES

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Pilgrims; so called as wearing the sign of the cross on their upper garments. Britt. c. 122. The knights of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, created for the defense of the pilgrims. Cowell: Blount. … [Read more...]

CROITEIR

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A crofter; one holding a croft. … [Read more...]

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