In old English law. A kind of tax or tribute anciently imposed upon every plow, (carue or plow land,) for the public service. Spelman. … [Read more...] about CARUCAGE
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CARLISLE TABLES
Life and annuity tables, compiled at Carlisle, England, about 1780. Used by actuaries, eta … [Read more...] about CARLISLE TABLES
CARRYING AWAY
crim. law. To complete the crime of larceny, the thief must not only feloniously tale the thing stolen, but carry it away. The slightest carrying away will be sufficient; thus to snatch a diamond from a lady's ear, which is instantly dropped among the curls of her hair. To remove sheets from a bed and carry them into an adjoining room. To take plate from a trunk, and lay it on … [Read more...] about CARRYING AWAY
CARUCATA
A certain quantity of land used as the basis for taxation. As much land as may be tilled by a single plow in a year and a day. Also, a team of cattle, or a cart load. … [Read more...] about CARUCATA
CARMEN
In the Roman law. Literally, a verse or song. A formula or form of words used on various occasions, as of divorce. Tayl. Civil Law, 349. … [Read more...] about CARMEN