Hidden; concealed; that does not appear upon the face of a thing; as, a latent ambiguity. See AMBIGUITY. Latent deed. A deed kept for twenty years or more in a man's scrutoire or strong-box. Wright v. Wright, 7 N. J. Law, 177, 11 Am. Dec. 546. Latent defect. A defect in an article sold, which is known to the seller, but not to the purchaser, and is not discoverable by mere … [Read more...] about LATENT
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LATRO
Lat. In the civil and. old English law. A robber. Dig. 50, 16, 116; Fleta, lib. 1, c 88, 11. A thief. … [Read more...] about LATRO
LATENT DEFECT
A defect that is not obvious on the surface. A hidden defect or flaw that cannot be discovered when performing a reasonable inspection. … [Read more...] about LATENT DEFECT
LATROCINATION
The act of robbing; a depredation. … [Read more...] about LATROCINATION
LATERA
In old records. Sidesmen; companions; assistants. Cowell. … [Read more...] about LATERA