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LYNDHURST’S (LORD) ACT

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This statute renders marriages within the prohibited degrees absolutely null and void. Theretofore such marriages were voidable merely. … [Read more...]

LYON KING OF ARMS

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In Scotch law. The ancient duty of this officer was to carry public messages to foreign states, and it is still the practice of the heralds to make all royal proclamations at the Cross of Edinburgh. The officers serving under him are heralds, pursuivants, and messengers. Bell. … [Read more...]

LUPINUM CAPUT GERERE

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Lat. To be outlawed, and have one's head exposed, like a wolf's, with a reward to him who should take it. Cowell. … [Read more...]

LYTAE

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ffi. In old Roman law. A name given to students of the civil law in the fourth year of their course, from their being supposed capable of solving any difficulty in law. Tayl. Civil Law, 39. … [Read more...]

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