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CALABOOSE

A term used vulgarly, and occasionally in judicial proceedings and law reports, to designate a jail or prison, partic uarly a town or city jail or lock up. Supposed to be a corruption of the Spanish calabozo, a dungeon. See Gilham v. Wells, 64 Ga. 194. … [Read more...] about CALABOOSE

CALL TO THE BAR

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The moment that an individual is sworn into becoming and officially becomes a member of a legal society, state bar or court and is then able to provide the respective service, e.g. practice law as an attorney. … [Read more...] about CALL TO THE BAR

CAMBIPARTICEPS

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A champertor. … [Read more...] about CAMBIPARTICEPS

CAMPFIGHT

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In old English law. The fighting of two champions or combatants in the field; the judicial combat, or duellum. 3 Inst. 221. … [Read more...] about CAMPFIGHT

CALCETUM, CALCEA

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A causeway, or common hard way, maintained and repaired with stones and rubbish. … [Read more...] about CALCETUM, CALCEA

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