He who actually possesses the land. He is technically called the terre-tenant. … [Read more...] about LAND TENANT
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LANDLOCKED
Land that is surrounded by the property of others so that entrance is impossible without the use of the land of another, such as pursuant to an easement. An expression sometimes applied to a piece of land belonging to one person and surrounded by land belonging to other persons, so that it cannot be approached except over their land. L. R. 13 Ch. Div. 70S; Sweet … [Read more...] about LANDLOCKED
LACTA
L. Latin: In old English law. Defect in the weight of money; lack of weight. This word and the verb "lactarc" are used in an assise or statute of the sixth year of King John. Spelinan. … [Read more...] about LACTA
LAFORDSWIC
In Saxon law. A betraying of one's lord or master. … [Read more...] about LAFORDSWIC
LACUNA
In old records. A ditch or dyke; a furrow for a drain; a gap or blank in writing. … [Read more...] about LACUNA