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This term, the plural of "land," is said, at common law, to be a word of less extensive signification than either "tenements" or "hereditaments." But in some of; the states it has been provided by statute that it shall include both those terms. Lands clauses consolidation acts. The name given to certain English statutes, (8 Vict c. 8, amended by 23 & 24 Vict c. 106, and 32 … [Read more...] about LANDS

One who still remains in a position or in public office after an election and is awaiting the end of the short time after which the successor will take over the position or office. A cant term on the stock exchange for a person unable to meet his engagements. … [Read more...] about LAME DUCK

In old English law. A ditch or trench for conveying water from marshy grounds. Spelman. … [Read more...] about LANDEA

The 1st of August It is one of the Scotch quarter days, and is what is called a "conventional term." … [Read more...] about LAMMAS DAY

Consisting in real estate or land; having an estate in land. Landed estate. See ESTATE. Landed estates court. The court which deals with the transfer of land and the creation of title thereto in Ireland. Landed property. Real estate in general, or sometimes, by local usage, suburban or rural land, as distinguished from real estate situated in a city. See Electric Co. v. … [Read more...] about LANDED