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Antagonistic. Having the character of an enemy; standing in the relation of an enemy. See 1 Kent Comm. c. 4. Hostile embargo. One laid upon the vessels of an actual or prospective enemy. Hostile possession. This term as applied to an occupant of real estate holding adversely, is not construed as implying actual enmity or ill will, but merely means that he claims to hold the … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
1. A dwelling; a building designed for the habitation and residence of men."House" means, presumptively, a dwelling-house is a building divided into floors and apartments, with four walls, a roof, and doors and chimneys; but it does not necessarily mean precisely this. Daniel v. Coulsting, 7 Man. & O. 125; Surman v. Darley, 14 Mees. & W. 183."House" is not synonymous … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
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TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
L. Fr. Shame; evil; disgrace. Eony soit qui mat y penset evil be to him who evil thinks. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A primer; a book explaining the rudiments of any science or branch of knowledge. The phrase "hornbook law" is a colloquial designation of the rudiments or most familiar principles of law. … [Read more...]