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GUIA

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In Spanish law. A right of way for narrow carts. White, New Recop. … [Read more...]

GUN CONTROL

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Laws related to restrictions placed on guns and firearms. … [Read more...]

GUARDIANS OF THE POOR

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The name given to officers whose duties are very similar to those of overseers of the poor, that is, generally to relieve the distresses of such poor persons who are unable to take care of themselves. … [Read more...]

GUIDAGE

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In old English law. That which was given for safe conduct through a strange territory, or another's territory. Cowell. The office of guiding of travelers through dangerous and unknown ways. 2 Inst. 526V … [Read more...]

GURGES

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Lat. Properly a whirlpool, but in old English law and conveyancing, a deep pit filled with water, distinguished from "stagnum," which was a shallow pool or pond. Co. Litt 5; Johnson v. Rayner, 6 Gray (Mass.) 107. … [Read more...]

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