See "prescription" - the effect of how the passage of time may create or destroy rights. The law of prescription is commonly understood as a statute of limitations. A popular example of prescription in the United States is adverse possession" where there is a presumption of abandonment of land after an extended period of time passes without being inhabited or openly claimed. … [Read more...] about LAW OF PRESCRIPTION
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LUSHBOROW
In old English law. A base sort of money, coined beyond sea in the likeness of English coin, and introduced into England in the reign of Edward III. Prohibited by St. 25 Edw. III. c. 4. Spelman; Cowell. … [Read more...] about LUSHBOROW
LUXURY
Excess and extravagance which was formerly an offense against the public economy, but is not now punishable. Wharton. … [Read more...] about LUXURY
LWOP
Abbreviation for life without parole; the harshest of prison sentences. … [Read more...] about LWOP
LYCH-GATE
The gate into a churchyard, with a roof or awning hung on posts over it to cover the body brought for' burial, when it rests underneath. Wharton. … [Read more...] about LYCH-GATE