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A roadway in a wood. Mon. Angl. t 1, p. 483. … [Read more...] about LAIA

An ancient writ against persons who refused to serve and do labor, and who had no means of living; or against such as, having served in the winter, refused to serve in the summer. Reg. Orig. 189. … [Read more...] about LABORARIIS

In Roman law. The injury sustained by one of the parties to an onerous contract when he had been overreached by the other to the extent of more than one-half of the value of the subject matter; e.p., when a vendor had not received half the value of property sold, or the purchaser had paid more than double value. Colq. Rom. Civil Law, f 2094. … [Read more...] about LAESIO ULTRA DIMIDIUM VEL ENORMIS

Lat. A layman. One who is not in holy orders, or not engaged in the ministry of religion. … [Read more...] about LAICUS

A wage earner, a worker. One who, as a means of livelihood, performs work and labor for those who employ him. In English statutes, this term is generally understood to designate a servant employed in husbandry or manufactures, and not dwelling in the home of his employer. Wharton; Mozley & Whitley. A laborer, as the word is used in the Pennsylvania act of 1872, giving a … [Read more...] about LABORER