L. Lat. And it is read to him in these words. Words formerly used in entering the prayer of oyer on record. … [Read more...] about ET EI LEGITUR IN HAEC VERBA
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ET UX
An abbreviation for et uxor, "and wife" Where a grantor's wife joins him in the conveyance, it is sometimes expressed (in abstracts, etc.) to be by "A. B. et ux." … [Read more...] about ET UX
ESTATES OF THE REALM
The lords spiritual, the lords temporal, and the commons of Great Britain. 1 Bl. Comm. 153. Sometimes called the "three estates." … [Read more...] about ESTATES OF THE REALM
ESTRAYS
Cattle whose owner is unknown. 2. In the United States, generally, it is presumed by local regulations, they are subject to, being sold for the benefit of the poor, of some other public use, of the place where found. … [Read more...] about ESTRAYS
ESTENDARD, ESTENDART, OR STANDARD
An ensign for horsemen in war. … [Read more...] about ESTENDARD, ESTENDART, OR STANDARD