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In the bosom of the law. This is a figurative expression, by which is meant, that the subject is under the protection of the law; as, where land is in abeyance. … [Read more...] about IN GREMIO LEGIS

In Roman law. In the course of an actual trial; before a judge, (judex.) A cause, during its preparatory stages, conducted before the praetor, was said to be in jure; in its second stage, after it had been sent to a judex for trial, it was said to be in judicio. In judicio non creditor nisi juratis. Cro. Car. 64. In a trial, credence is given only to those who are sworn. … [Read more...] about IN JUDICIO

At large; not appurtenant or appendant, but annexed to a man's per son: e.g. Common granted to a man and his heirs by deed, is common in gross; or common in gross may be claimed by prescriptive right. 2 Bl. Com. 34. … [Read more...] about IN GROSS

In law; according to law. In the Roman practice, the procedure in an action was divided into two stages. The first was said to be in jure; it took place before the praetor, and included the formal and introductory part and the settlement of questions of law. The second stage was committed to the judex, and comprised the investigation and trial of the facts; this was said to be … [Read more...] about IN JURE

Latin meaning In this behalf; on this side. … [Read more...] about IN HAC PARTE