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LAW OF PRESCRIPTION

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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...]

LUNDRESS

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In old Englisff law. A silver penny, so called because it was to be coined only at t London, (a Londres,) and not at the country mints. Lown. Essay Coins, 17; Cowell. … [Read more...]

LYNDHURST’S (LORD) ACT

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This statute renders marriages within the prohibited degrees absolutely null and void. Theretofore such marriages were voidable merely. … [Read more...]

LYON KING OF ARMS

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In Scotch law. The ancient duty of this officer was to carry public messages to foreign states, and it is still the practice of the heralds to make all royal proclamations at the Cross of Edinburgh. The officers serving under him are heralds, pursuivants, and messengers. Bell. … [Read more...]

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