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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

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

The name of a fine imposed upon those who committed adultery or fornication. Tech. Dict. h. t. … [Read more...] about LAIRESITE

In Indian computation, 100,000. The value of a lac of rupees is about ?10,000 sterling. Wharton. … [Read more...] about LAC, LAX

A thing surrendered into the hands or power of another; a thing given or delivered. Spelman. … [Read more...] about LAESIWERP