In French law. An instrument of punishment, somewhat resembling a pillory. It sometimes signifies the punishment itself. Biret, Vocab. … [Read more...] about CARCAN
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CARELESS
Without care; negligent. Careless acts by a person may subject themselves to liability as a result of a failure of a duty of care that may be owed to others. … [Read more...] about CARELESS
CARCANUM
A gaol; a prison. … [Read more...] about CARCANUM
CARENA
A term used in the old ecclesiastical law to denote a period of forty days. … [Read more...] about CARENA
CAPTATOR
A person who obtains a gift or legacy through artifice. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition French law. The name which is sometimes given, to him who by flattery and artifice endeavors to surprise testators, and induce them to. give legacies or devices, or to make him some other gift. Diet. de Jur. … [Read more...] about CAPTATOR