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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

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

A bawd or strumpet 3 Inst. 206. … [Read more...] about LUPANATRIX

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

Adherence to law. Faithfulness to one's prince or sovereign or to the existing government. Lubricum linquae non facile trahendum est in poenam. Cro. Car. 117. A slip of the tongue ought not lightly to be subjected to punishment. … [Read more...] about LOYALTY