In English law. A title of honor or nobility belonging properly to the degree of baron, but applied also to the whole peerage, as In the expression "the house of lords." 1 Bl. Comm. 396 400. A title of office, as lord mayor, lord commissioner, etc. In feudal law. A feudal superior or proprietor ; one of whom a fee or estate Is held. Law lords. See Law. Lord advocate. The chief … [Read more...]

Wages or employment compensation that was lost and unable to be earned as a result of an injury caused by the acts of another person or party. … [Read more...]

(Lord's Day) The same as Sunday. Dies Dominicus non est juridicus. … [Read more...]

The arbitrament of chance; hazard. That which fortuitously determines what course shall be taken or what disposition be made of property or rights. A share; one of several parcels into which property is divided. Used particularly of land. The thirteenth dish of lead in the mines of Derbyshire, which belong to the crown. … [Read more...]

In English law. Dominion, manor, seigniory, domain; also a title of honor used to a nobleman not being a duke. It is also the customary titulary appellation of the judges and some other persons in authority and office. … [Read more...]