In old English law. A dam or open wear in a river, with a loop or narrow cut in it, accommodated for the laying of engines to catch fish. 2 Inst. 88; Blount … [Read more...] about KIDDLE
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KANGAROO COURT
An unprofessional or biased court such as one where a trial or proceeding in court has a practically predetermined outcome. It is also referred to as a court that has abused the legal rights of one party, e.g. a judge who continues to overrule valid legal objections made by one party. … [Read more...] about KANGAROO COURT
KENTREF
The division of a county; a hundred in Wales. See Canteed. … [Read more...] about KENTREF
KIDNAPPING
The forcible and unlawful abduction and conveying away of a man, woman, or child, from his or her home, without his or her will or consent, and sending such person away, with an intent to deprive him or her of some right. This is an offence at common law. … [Read more...] about KIDNAPPING
KARL
In Saxon and old English law A man; a serving man. Bunkarh a seaman. Buskarl, a house servant. Spelman. … [Read more...] about KARL