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In old English Law. Chattels. The word among the Normans primarily signified only beasts of husbandry, or, as they are still called, "cattle," but, in a secondary sense, the term was applied to all movables in general, and not only to these, but to whatever was not a fief or feud. Wharton. Catalla otiosa. Dead goods or chattels, as distinguished from animals. Idle cattle, that … [Read more...] about CATALLA

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In old English law. A writ of entry, granted where tenant by the curtesy, or tenant for life, alienated in fee, or in tail, or for another's life, which was brought by him in reversion against the party to whom such tenant so alienated to his prejudice, and in the tenant's life time. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about CASU CONSIMILI

Latin for chattels are considered in law among minor things. … [Read more...] about CATALLA REPUTANTUR INTER MINIMA IN LEGE

In English ecclesiastical law. The church of the bishop of the diocese, in which is his cathedra, or throne, and his special jurisdiction; in that respect the principal church of the diocese. Cathedral preferments. In English ecclesiastical law. All deaneries, archdeaconries, and canonries, and generally all dignities and offices in any cathedral or collegiate church, below the … [Read more...] about CATHEDRAL