In old European law, jurisdiction of petty offenses, as distinguished from "high justice," (q. v.) … [Read more...]
LOYAL
Legal; authorized by or conforming to law. Also faithful in one's political relations; giving faithful support to one's prince or sovereign or to the existing government … [Read more...]
LOW WATER
The furthest receding point of ebb tide. Howard v. IngersoII, 13 How. 417, 14 L Ed. 189. Low water mark. See Watee Mabk. … [Read more...]
LOW WATER MARK
That part of the shore of the sea to which the waters recede when the tide is the lowest. Vide High Water Mark; River; Sea Shore; Dane's Ab. h. t.; 1 Halst. R. 1. … [Read more...]
LOWBOTE
A recompense for the death of a man killed in a tumult. Cowell. … [Read more...]