In old English law. One of a class between servile and free. Palgrave, i. 354. … [Read more...] about LAET
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LAIS GENTS
L. Fr. Lay people; a jury. … [Read more...] about LAIS GENTS
LACERTA
In old English law. A fathom. Co. Litt 4b. … [Read more...] about LACERTA
LAETARE JERUSALEM
Easter offerings, so called from these words in the hymn of the day. They are also denominated "quadragesimalia." Wharton. … [Read more...] about LAETARE JERUSALEM
LAISSEZ-FAIRE
Free market, the notion that the market should operate with minimal or no government intrusion and that the market forces will correct themselves. … [Read more...] about LAISSEZ-FAIRE
