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
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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
CARRYING ON A BUSINESS
The actions and process of making efforts to manage a business for profit. … [Read more...] about CARRYING ON A BUSINESS
CARUE
A carve of land; plow land. Britt. c. 84. … [Read more...] about CARUE
CARNAL
Of the body; relating to the body; fleshly; sexual. Carnal knowledge. The act of a man in having sexual bodily connection with a woman. Carnal knowledge and sexual intercourse held equivalent expressions. Noble v. State, 22 Ohio St. 541. From very early times, in the law, as in common, speech, the meaning of the words "carnal knowledge" of a woman by a man has been sexual … [Read more...] about CARNAL