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HOMME

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Fr. Man; a man. This term is defined by the Civil Code of Louisiana to include a woman. Article 3522, notes 1, 2. … [Read more...]

HONORABLE

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A title of courtesy given in England to the younger children of earls, and the children of viscounts and barons; and, collectively, to the house of commons. In America, the word is used as a title of courtesy for various classes of officials, but without any clear lines of distinction. … [Read more...]

HOMMES DE FIEF

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Fr. In feudal law. Men of the fief; feudal tenants; the peers in the lords' courts. Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Mv. 28, c. 27. … [Read more...]

HONORABLE DISCHARGE

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A formal document releasing an enlisted person from military service in good standing and having successfully completed service with good conduct and performance. … [Read more...]

HOMMES FEODAUX

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Fr. In feudal law. Feudal tenants; the same with hommes de fief, (g. v.) Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Hv. 28, c. 36. … [Read more...]

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