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KIDDER

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In English law. An engrosser of corn to enhance its price. Also a huckster. … [Read more...]

KENTLAGE

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In maritime law. A permanent ballast, consisting usually of pigs of iron, cast in a particular form, or other weighty material, which, on account of its superior cleanliness, and the small space occupied by it, is frequently preferred to ordinary ballast Abb. Shipp. 5. … [Read more...]

KIDDLE

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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...]

KANGAROO COURT

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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...]

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