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KIN

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A relative by blood. Relation or relationship by blood or consanguinity. "The nearness of KIN is computed according to the civil law." 2 Kent, Comm. 413. See Keniston v. Mayhew, 169 Mass. 166, 47 N. E. 612 ; Hibbard v. Gdell, 16 Wis. 635; Lusby v. Cobb,. 80 Miss. 715, 32 South, a As to "next of kin," see NEXT. Klnsbote. In Saxon law. A composition or satisfaction paid for … [Read more...]

KNIGHTENGUILD

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An ancient guild or society formed by King Edgar. … [Read more...]

KIND

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Genus; generic class; description. See IN KIND. … [Read more...]

KINTLIDGE

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merc. law. This term is used by merchants and seafaring men to signify a ship's ballast. Mere. Dict. See KENTLAGE. … [Read more...]

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