contracts. This word is usually applied, in law, to the celebration of marriage, which is the solemn act by which a man and woman take each other for husband and wife, conformably to the rules prescribed by law. … [Read more...] about CELEBRATION
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CENSIVE
In Canadian law. Tenure by cens, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about CENSIVE
CAULCEIS
Highroads or ways pitched with flint or other stones. … [Read more...] about CAULCEIS
CAUSE LIST
In English practice. A printed roll of actions, to be tried in the order of their entry, with the names of the solicitors for each litigant. Similar to the calendar of causes, or docket, used in American courts. … [Read more...] about CAUSE LIST
CAVEAT ACTOR
Let the doer, or actor, beware. … [Read more...] about CAVEAT ACTOR
