Suits In the ecclesiastical courts for spiritual offenses against conscience, for non-payment of debts, or breaches of civil contracts. This attempt to turn the ecclesiastical courts into courts of equity, was checked by the constitutions of Clarendon, A. D. 1164. 3 Bl. Comm. 52. … [Read more...] about LAESIONE FIDEL, SUITS PRO
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LAIRESITE
The name of a fine imposed upon those who committed adultery or fornication. Tech. Dict. h. t. … [Read more...] about LAIRESITE
LAC, LAX
In Indian computation, 100,000. The value of a lac of rupees is about ?10,000 sterling. Wharton. … [Read more...] about LAC, LAX
LAESIWERP
A thing surrendered into the hands or power of another; a thing given or delivered. Spelman. … [Read more...] about LAESIWERP
LAIRWITE, OR LAIRESITE
A fine for adultery or fornication, anciently paid to the lords of some manors, 4 Inst. 200. … [Read more...] about LAIRWITE, OR LAIRESITE