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HEREZELD

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In Scotch law. A gift or present made or left by a tenant to his lord as a token of reverence. Skene. … [Read more...]

HERMAPHRODITES

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Persons who have in the sexual organs the appearance of both sexes. They are adjudged to belong to that which prevails in them. … [Read more...]

HEREDITAS DAMNOSA

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Latin term meaning inheritance that is more burdensome than it is beneficial. … [Read more...]

HERGE

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In Saxon law. Offenders who joined in a body of more than thirty-five to commit depredations. … [Read more...]

HERMENEUTICS

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The science or art of construction and interpretation. By the phrase "legal hermeneutics" is understood the systematic body of rules which are recognized as applicable to the construction and interpretation of legal writings. … [Read more...]

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