Latin, meaning When laws imposed by the State fail, we must use the laws of nature. … [Read more...] about LEGIBUS SUMPTIS DESINENTIBUS LEGIBUS NATURAE UTENDUM EST
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LEGANTINE CONSTITUTIONS
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...] about LEGANTINE CONSTITUTIONS
LEGIOSUS
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...] about LEGIOSUS
LEGARE
Lat. In the civil and old English law. To bequeath; to leave or give by will; to give in anticipation of death. In Scotch phrase, to legate. … [Read more...] about LEGARE
LEGATARIUS
Latin: In the civil law. One to whom a thing is bequeathed; a legatee or legatary. Inst. 2, 20, 2, 4, 5, 10; Bract, fol. 40. In old European law. A legate, messenger, or envoy. Spelman. … [Read more...] about LEGATARIUS