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LET IN

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In practice. To admit a party as a matter of favor; as to open a judgment and "let the defendant in" to a defense. … [Read more...]

LEGISLATIVE INTENT

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Drafting proposing debating and enacting a particular statute based on the design plan and purpose the legislature had. … [Read more...]

LEIDGRAVE

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An officer under the Saxon government, who had jurisdiction over a lath. Enc. Lond. See Lath. … [Read more...]

LEGISLATIVE POWER

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The authority under the constitution to make laws and to alter or repeal them. … [Read more...]

LEIPA

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In old English law. A fugitive or runaway. … [Read more...]

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