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In Roman law. An early form of mortgage, or pledge, in which both the title and possession of the property were passed to the creditor by a formal act of sale, (properly with the solemnities of the transaction known as mancipatto,) there being at the same time an express or implied agreement on the part of the creditor to reconvey the property by a similar act of sale provided … [Read more...]
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In Spanish law. Sequestration. This is allowed in six cases by the Spanish law where the title to property is in dispute. Las Partidas, pt 3, tit 3, 1. 1. … [Read more...]
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An adjective having the same meaning as "fiduciary;"' as, in the phrase "public or fiducial office." Ky. St s 3752; Moss v. Rowlett, 112 Ky. 121, 65 S. W. 153. … [Read more...]
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An ancient custom in England, by which officers of the forest and bailiffs of hundreds had the right to compel the hundred to furnish them with ale. Tomlins. … [Read more...]
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In Roman law. The elder brother of an emancipated pupil, Ins, whose father had died leaving him still under fourteen years of age. … [Read more...]