(Lady's Friend) The name of a functioner in the British house of commons. When the husband sues for a divorce, or asks the passage of an act to divorce him from his wife, he is required to make a provision for her before the passage of the act; it is the duty of the lady's friend to see that such a provision is made. Macq. on H. & W. 213. … [Read more...] about LADYS FRIEND
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LAHMAN, OR LAGEMANNUS
An old word for a lawyer. Domesday, I. 189. … [Read more...] about LAHMAN, OR LAGEMANNUS
LABOR UNION
An organization that represents workers collectively as a group which increase its bargaining position and leverage in negotiations with a large employer to handle issues of wages, hours, safety conditions and disputes. … [Read more...] about LABOR UNION
LAESA MAJESTAS
Lat. Leze-majesty, or injured majesty; high treason. It is a phrase taken from the civil law, and anciently meant any offense against the king's person or dignity. … [Read more...] about LAESA MAJESTAS
LAIA
A roadway in a wood. Mon. Angl. t 1, p. 483. … [Read more...] about LAIA