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KARL

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In Saxon and old English law A man; a serving man. Bunkarh a seaman. Buskarl, a house servant. Spelman. … [Read more...]

KENTUCKY RESOLUTIONS

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A series of resolutions drawn up by Jefferson, and adopted by the legislature of Kentucky in 1799, protesting against the "alien and sedition laws," declaring their Illegality, announcing the strict constructionist theory of the federal government, and declaring "nullification" to be "the rightful remedy." … [Read more...]

KILDERKIN

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A measure of capacity equal to eighteen gallons. See Measure. … [Read more...]

K

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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...]

KARRATA

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In old records. A cart-load. Cowell; Blount … [Read more...]

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