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HAIMHALDARE

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In old Scotch law. To seek restitution of one's own goods and gear, and bring the same home again. Skene de Verb. Sign. … [Read more...]

HALIFAX LAW

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A synonym for lynch law, or the summary (and unauthorized) trial of a person accused of crime and the Infliction of death upon him; from the name of the parish of Halifax, in England, where anciently this form of private justice was practised by the free burghers in the case of persons accused of stealing; also called "gibbet law." … [Read more...]

HABILIS

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Lat. Fit; suitable; active; useful, (of a servant.) Proved; authentic, (of Book of Saints.) Fixed; stable, (of authority of the king.) Du Cange. … [Read more...]

HACKER

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A computer programmer who breaks into secured computer system for the purpose of committing mischief or a crime. … [Read more...]

HAEREDIPETA

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Lat. In old English law. A seeker of an inheritance; hence, the next heir to lands. Haerdipite suo propinquo vel antraneo perionloso sane custodi nnUns eon mittatur. To the next heir, whether a relation or a stranger, certainly a dangerous guardian, let no one be committed. Co. Litt 88b. … [Read more...]

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