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GLEBE

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In ecclesiastieal law. The land possessed as part of the endowment or revenue of a church or ecclesiastical benefice. In Roman law. A clod; turf; soil. Hence, the soil of an inheritance; an agrarian estate. Servi addicti glebes were serfs attached to and passing with the estate. Cod. 11, 47, 7, 21; Nov. 54, 1. … [Read more...]

GIVER

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contracts. He who makes a gift. By his gift, the giver always impliedly agrees with the donee that he will not revoke the gift. A donor; he who makes a gift. … [Read more...]

GLISCYWA

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In Saxon law. A fraternity. … [Read more...]

GIVING IN PAYMENT

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In Louisiana law. A phrase (translating the Fr. "Ration en payement") which signifies the delivery and acceptance of real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt, Instead of a payment in money. See Civil Code La. art 2655. … [Read more...]

GLOBAL

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Multinational. Applicable to the entire world. … [Read more...]

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