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EMPHYTEUTICUS

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In the civil law. Founded on, growing out of, or having the character of, an emphyteusis; held under an emphyteusis. 3 Bl. Comm. 232. … [Read more...]

EMOLUMENT

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The profit arising from office or employment; that which is received as a compensation for services, or which is annexed to the possession of ofilce as salary, fees, and perquisites; advantage; gain, public or private. Webster. Any perquisite, advantage, profit, or gain arising from the possession of an office. … [Read more...]

EMPIRE

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The dominion or jurisdiction of an emperor; the region over which the dominion of an emperor extends; imperial power; supreme dominion; sovereign command. … [Read more...]

EMENDARE

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In Saxon law. To make amends or satisfaction for any crime or trespass committed; to pay a fine; to be fined. Spelman. Emendare se, to redeem, or ransom one's life, by payment of a weregild. … [Read more...]

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