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EXCAMBIUM

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An exchange; a place where merchants meet to transact their business; also an equivalent in recompense; a recompense in lieu of dower ad ostium ecclesia. … [Read more...]

EXALTARE

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In old English law. To raise; to elevate. Frequently spoken of water, i.e. to raise the surface of a pond or pool. … [Read more...]

EXCELLENCY

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In English law. The title of a viceroy, governor general, ambassador, or commander in chief. In America. The title is sometimes given to the chief executive of a state or of the nation. … [Read more...]

EXAMEN

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L. Lat. A trial. Examen computi, the balance of an account. Townsh. Pl 223. … [Read more...]

EXCEPTANT

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One who excepts; one who makes or files exceptions; one who objects to a ruling, instruction, or anything proposed or ordered. … [Read more...]

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