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HALF YEAR

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In the computation of time, a half year consists of one hundred and eighty-two days. … [Read more...]

HAMBLING

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In forest law. The hoxing or hock-sinewing of dogs; an old mode of laming or disabling dogs. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...]

HABITUALLY

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Customarily, by habit. or frequent use or practice, or so frequently, as to show a design of repeating the same act. 2. In order to found proceedings in lunacy, it is requisite that the insanity should be habitual, yet it is not necessary that it should be continued. … [Read more...]

HAEREDE RAPTO

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An ancient writ that lay for the ravishment of the lord's ward. Reg. Orig. 163. Haeredem Dens facit, non homo. God makes the heir, not man. Co. Litt 7b. … [Read more...]

HABLE

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L. Fr. In old English law. A port or harbor; a station for ships. St. 27 Hen. VI. c. 3. … [Read more...]

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