A proctor or solicitor representing the crown in the former practice of the courts of probate and divorce. In petitions for dissolution of marriage, or for declarations of nullity of marriage, the king's proctor may, under the direction of the attorney general, and by leave of the court, intervene in the suit for the purpose of proving collusion between the parties. Mozley … [Read more...] about KING’S PROCTOR
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KNAVE
A rascal; a false, tricky, or deceitful person. The word originally meant a boy, attendant, or servant, but long-continued usage has given it its present signification. … [Read more...] about KNAVE
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Common shorthand notation by attorneys and law school students for a contract. Also used in finance to note 1,000 of something e.g. $600,000 represented by $600K. … [Read more...] about K
KARRATA
In old records. A cart-load. Cowell; Blount … [Read more...] about KARRATA
KERF
The jagged end of a stick of wood made by the cutting. Pub. St Mass. 1882, p. 1292. … [Read more...] about KERF