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In Swedish law. A body of common law, compiled about the thirteenth century, out of the particular customs of every province; being analogous to the common laic of England. 1 Bl. Comm. 66. … [Read more...] about LANDSLAGH

A legacy is said to be lapsed or extinguished, when the legatee dies before the testator, or before the condition upon which the legacy is given has been performed, or before the time at which it is directed to vest in interest has arrived. One which is extinguished. The extinguishment may take place for various reasons. See Legacy, Lapsed. 2. A distinction has been made … [Read more...] about LAPSED LEGACY

In Scotch law. Rural. 7 Bell, App. Cas. 2. … [Read more...] about LANDWARD

Having the character of larceny; as a "larcenous taking." Contemplating or intending larceny; as a "larcenous purpose. Larcenous intent. A larcenous intent exists where a man knowingly takes and carries away the goods of another without any claim or pretense of right with intent wholly to deprive the owner of them or convert them to his own use. Wilson v. State. 18 Tex. App. … [Read more...] about LARCENOUS

A lord of a manor. 1 lust 5. … [Read more...] about LANGEMAN