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
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KARL
In Saxon and old English law A man; a serving man. Bunkarh a seaman. Buskarl, a house servant. Spelman. … [Read more...] about KARL
KENTUCKY RESOLUTIONS
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...] about KENTUCKY RESOLUTIONS
KILDERKIN
A measure of capacity equal to eighteen gallons. See Measure. … [Read more...] about KILDERKIN
K
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