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
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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
LEAVE OF COURT
Permission that is granted by a court to perform a specific act. Permission obtained from a court to take some action which, without such permission, would not be allowable; as, to sue a receiver, to file an amended pleading, to plead several pleas. See Cop perthwait v. Dummer, 18 N. J. Law, 258. … [Read more...] about LEAVE OF COURT