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In Saxon law. The right of security and privacy in a man's house. Du Cange. The breach of this privilege by a forcible entry of a house is breach of the peace. Du Cange. … [Read more...] about HAMSOCNE

The name usually given to a man employed by the sheriff to put a man to death, according to law, in pursuance of a judgment of a competent court, and lawful warrant. The same as executioner. … [Read more...] about HANGMAN

A photocopy or copy which can be seen and read without assistance from a machine. … [Read more...] about HARD COPY

A hamper or basket In which were kept the writs of the court of chancery relating to the business of a subject, and their returns. 8 Bl. Comm. 49. According to others, the fees accruing on writs, etc., were there kept. Spelman; Du Cange. Hanaper-office. An office belonging to the common law jurisdiction of the court of chancery, so called because all writs relating to the … [Read more...] about HANAPER

In old English law. A tax or mulct. Jacob. … [Read more...] about HANGONEL