A common phrase used to express the vengeance of a mob, inflicting an injury, and committing an outrage upon a person suspected of some offence. In England this is called Lidford Law. Toml.L. Dict. art. Lidford Law. … [Read more...] about LYNCH-LAW
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LUNDRESS
In old Englisff law. A silver penny, so called because it was to be coined only at t London, (a Londres,) and not at the country mints. Lown. Essay Coins, 17; Cowell. … [Read more...] about LUNDRESS
LYNDHURST’S (LORD) ACT
This statute renders marriages within the prohibited degrees absolutely null and void. Theretofore such marriages were voidable merely. … [Read more...] about LYNDHURST’S (LORD) ACT
LUPANATRIX
A bawd or strumpet 3 Inst. 206. … [Read more...] about LUPANATRIX
LYON KING OF ARMS
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...] about LYON KING OF ARMS