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Lat. In the civil and old English law. A house or dwelling; a habitation. Inst 4, 4, 8; Townsh. PI. 183 185. Bennet v. Bittle, 4 Rawle (Pa.) 342. Domus capitularis. In old records. A chapter house; the chapter house. Dyer, 266. Domus conversorum. An ancient house built or appointed by King Henry III. for such Jews as were converted to the Christian faith; but King Edward III., … [Read more...] about DOMUS

Latin, meaning Every man's house is his safest refuge. … [Read more...] about DOMUS SUA CUIQUE EST TUTISSIMUM REFUGIUM

Latin, meaning Clandestine gifts are always suspicious. … [Read more...] about DONA CLANDESTINA SUNT SEMPER SUSPICIOSA

A donee; one to whom something is given. … [Read more...] about DONATARIUS

In old English law. Ancient demesne. Bract 369b. … [Read more...] about DOMINICUM ANTIQUUM