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KENILWORTH EDICT

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An edict or award between Henry III. and those who had been in arms against him; so called because made at Kenilworth Castle, in Warwickshire, anno 51 Hen. III., A. D. 1266. It contained a composition of those who had forfeited their estates in that rebellion, which composition was five years' rent of the estates forfeited. Wharton. … [Read more...]

KICKBACK

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An illegal payoff. A secret payment made to an agent after a transaction occurs in order in order to induce the agent to go through with the transaction. … [Read more...]

KENNING TO A TERCE

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In Scotch law. The act of the sheriff in ascertaining the just proportion of the husband's lands which belong to the widow in right of her terce or dower. Bell. … [Read more...]

KIDDER

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

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