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LIGULA

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In old English law. A copy, exemplification, or transcript of a court roll or deed. CowelL … [Read more...]

LIMITED JURISDICTION

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The area within which a court is limited in having power to adjudicate, for example, bankruptcy court does not have jurisdiction over tort claims or divorce proceedings. … [Read more...]

LIKE KIND EXCHANGE

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The exchange of assets that are virtually of the same type. Tax law may not recognize any gain or loss on the exchange and may delay any recognition until the disposition of the asset. … [Read more...]

LIFE SUPPORT

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The use of scientific and medical equipment to sustain the life of a person who is near death and who would not remain alive if left alone and without such assistance, for example, a respirator. … [Read more...]

LIGEANCE

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Allegiance; the faithful obedience of a subject to his sovereign, of a citizen to his government. Also, derivatively, the territory of a state or sovereignty. … [Read more...]

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