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...] about HORN-BOOK
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HOO
In old English law. A hill. Co. Litt 5b. … [Read more...] about HOO
HORNBOOK LAW
Black letter law; legal principles so well established that they don't even need to be explained further. … [Read more...] about HORNBOOK LAW
HOOKLAND
Land plowed and sown every year. … [Read more...] about HOOKLAND
HORNGELD
Sax. In old English law. A tax within a forest, paid for horned beasts. Cowell; Blount … [Read more...] about HORNGELD
