A work upon the office of a justice of the peace, which, having gone through two editions, one in 1579, the other in 1581, was reprinted In English in 1599. … [Read more...] about LAMBARD’S EIRENARCHA
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LANDBOC
In Saxon law. A charter or deed by which lands or tenements were given or held. Spelman; Cowell; 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 10. … [Read more...] about LANDBOC
LANDMARK DECISION
A most important case which has establish a law firmly in an area, usually referring to a U.S. Supreme Court case. … [Read more...] about LANDMARK DECISION
LAMBETH DEGREE
In English law. A degree conferred by the Archbishop of Canterbury, in prejudice of the universities. 3 Steph. Comm. 65; 1 Bl. Comm. 381. … [Read more...] about LAMBETH DEGREE
LANDCHEAP
In old English law. An ancient customary fine, paid either in money or cattle, at every alienation of land lying within some manor, or within the liberty of some borough. Cowell; Blount … [Read more...] about LANDCHEAP