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KERNES

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In English law. Idlers; vagabonds. … [Read more...]

KABOOLEAT

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In Hindu law. A written agreement, especially one signifying assent, as the counterpart of a revenue lease, or the document in which a payer of revenue, whether to the government, the zamindar, or the farmer, expresses his consent to pay the amount assessed upon his land. Wils. Ind. Gloss. … [Read more...]

KAZY

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A Mohammedan judge or magistrate in the East Indies, appointed originally by the court at Delhi, to administer Justice according to their written law. Under the British authorities their judicial functions ceased, and their duties were confined to the preparation and attestation of deeds, and the superintendence and legalization of marriage and other ceremonies among the … [Read more...]

KEY

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A wharf for the lading and unlading of merchandise from vessels. More commonly spelled "quay." An Instrument for fastening and opening a lock. This appears as an English word as early as the time of Bracton, in the phrase "cone et keye" being applied to women at a certain age, to denote the capacity of having charge of household affairs. Bract, fol. 866. See LOCK AND KEY. … [Read more...]

KAIA

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A key, kay, or quay. Spelman. … [Read more...]

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