In Scotch law. This name is given to a life rent created in marriage contracts in favor of the wife, instead of leaving her to her legal life rent of tierce. 1 Bell, Comm. 55. … [Read more...] about LOCALITY
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LOCKDOWN
The confinement of prisoners to their cells so as to restore order. … [Read more...] about LOCKDOWN
LOCUS POENITENTIAE
contracts, crim. law. Literally this signifies a place of repentance; in law, it is the opportunity of withdrawing from a projected contract, before the parties are finally bound; or of abandoning the intention of committing a crime, before it has been completed, 2 Bro. C. R. 569; Ersk. Laws of Scotl. 290. Vide article Attempt. … [Read more...] about LOCUS POENITENTIAE
LOCARE
To let for hire; to deliver or bail a thing for a certain revrard or compensation. Bract foL 62. … [Read more...] about LOCARE
LOCKING UP A JURY
The sequestration of a jury which is confined and protected from outside influence. … [Read more...] about LOCKING UP A JURY