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LEGIBUS SOLUTUS

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Latin: Released from the laws; not bound by the laws. An expression applied in the Roman civil law to the emperor. Calvin. Legibus sumptis desinentibns, lege naturae utendum est. When laws imposed by the state fail, we must act by the law of nature. 2 Rolle, 298. … [Read more...]

LEGALLY SWORN

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Sworn under oath to tell the truth as set forth by law. Ssubject to an oath to tell the truth as properly administered in court and prior to giving testimony. … [Read more...]

LEGANTINE CONSTITUTIONS

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The name of a code of ecclesiastical laws, enacted in national synods under Pope Gregory IX., and Pope Clement IV., about the years from 1220 to 1230. … [Read more...]

LEGIOSUS

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In old records. Litigious, and so subjected to a course of law. Cowell. Legis constructio non facit ijuuriam. Co. Litt 183. The construction of law does no injury. Legis interpretatio legisvrim obtinet. Ellesm. Postn. 55. The interpretation of law obtains, the force of law. Legis minister non tenetur in exeutione officii sui, fugere ant retrocedere. The minister of the law is … [Read more...]

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