The old law French words for "the king." Le roi veut en deliberer. The kipg will deliberate on it. This is the formula which the king of the French used when he intended to veto an act of the legislative assembly. 1 Toullier, no. 42. Le roy (or la reine) le veut. The king (or the queen) wills it. The form of the royal assent to public bills in parliamentary (or la reine) … [Read more...] about LE ROI, OR ROY
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LEARNED
Possessing learning; erudite; versed in the law. In statutes prescribing the qualifications of judges, "learned in the law" designates one who has received a regular legal education, the almost invariable evidence of which is the fact of his admission to the bar. … [Read more...] about LEARNED
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A temporary period of time which one departs with an intent to return. … [Read more...] about LEAVE OF ABSENCE
LEA, OR LEY
A pasture. Co. Litt. 4b. … [Read more...] about LEA, OR LEY
LEARNING
Legal doctrine. 1 Leon. 77. … [Read more...] about LEARNING