The kinsmen other than children or descendants; … [Read more...] about HAEREDES REMOTIORES
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HABILIS
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...] about HABILIS
HACKER
A computer programmer who breaks into secured computer system for the purpose of committing mischief or a crime. … [Read more...] about HACKER
HAEREDIPETA
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...] about HAEREDIPETA
HABEAS CORPORA
English practice. A writ issued out of the C. P. commending the sheriff to compel the appearance of a jury in the cause between the parties. It answers the same purpose in that court as the Distringas juratores answers in the K. B. … [Read more...] about HABEAS CORPORA