Excess and extravagance which was formerly an offense against the public economy, but is not now punishable. Wharton. … [Read more...] about LUXURY
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LWOP
Abbreviation for life without parole; the harshest of prison sentences. … [Read more...] about LWOP
LYCH-GATE
The gate into a churchyard, with a roof or awning hung on posts over it to cover the body brought for' burial, when it rests underneath. Wharton. … [Read more...] about LYCH-GATE
LYEF-GELD
Sax. In old records. Lief silver or money; a small fine paid by the customary tenant to the lord for leave to plow or sow, etc. Somn. Gavelkind, 27. … [Read more...] about LYEF-GELD
LUCID INTERVALS
In medical jurisprudence. Intervals occurring in the mental life of an insane person during which he is completely restored to the use of his reason, or so far restored that he has sufficient intelligence, judgment, and will to enter into contractual relations, or perform other legal acts, without disqualification by reason of his disease. See Insanity. … [Read more...] about LUCID INTERVALS