Negligence, consisting in the omission of something which a party might do, and might reasonably be expected to do, towards the vindication or enforcement of his rights. The word is generally the synonym of "remissuess," "dilatorlness," "unreasonable or unexcused delay," the opposite of "vigilance," and means a want of activity and diligence in making a claim or moving for the … [Read more...] about LACHES
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LAETHE, OR LATHE
A division or district peculiar to the county of Kent Spelman. … [Read more...] about LAETHE, OR LATHE
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