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LOW WATER MARK

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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

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A recompense for the death of a man killed in a tumult. Cowell. … [Read more...]

LOWER COURT

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Typically refers to the trial court or original court where a case was heard. However, also refers to a court that prior head and decided a matter which is currently being reviewed in a higher appellate court for review. A lower court may also refer to the lowest of courts, such as local, municipal, justice or small claims courts below the first level of a superior, county, … [Read more...]

LOWERS

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Fr. In French maritime law. Wages. Ord. Mar. liv. 1, tit. 14, art. 16. … [Read more...]

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