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Lat. A leper. Leproso amovendo. An ancient writ that lay to remove a leper or lazar, who thrust himself into the company of his neighbors in any parish, either in the church or at other public meetings, to their annoyance. Reg. Orig. 237. … [Read more...] about LEPROSUS

In Scotch law. A deadly weapon. … [Read more...] about LETHAL WEAPON

Trees fallen by chance or wind falls. Brooke, Abr. 341. … [Read more...] about LESCHEWES

In Spanish law. An advocate. White, New Recop. b. 1, tit. 1, c. 1, i 3, note. … [Read more...] about LETRADO

The old English and Scotch translation of "Iaesa majestas," or high treason. 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 6. … [Read more...] about LESE MAJESTY