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Engl. law. An obsolete writ, which lies when a woman gives land to a man in fee simple, or for a less estate, to the intent that he should marry her and he refuses upon request. … [Read more...] about CAUSA MATRIMONII PRAELOCUTI

Lat. Care; caution; vigilance ; prevision. … [Read more...] about CAUTELA

Persons stealing ore from mines in Derbyshire, punishable in the berghmote or miners' court; also officers belonging to the same mines. Wharton. … [Read more...] about CAVERS

In anticipation of death, usually refers to a gift to be given later at the event of the grantor's death. … [Read more...] about CAUSA MORTIS

In the civil and French law. Security given for the performance of any thing; bail; a bond or undertaking by way of surety. Also the person who becomes a surety. In Scotch law. A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an obligation, or completion of the satisfaction to be obtained by a Judicial process. Bell. Cantio fldejussoria. Security by means of bonds or … [Read more...] about CAUTIO