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LIFE SENTENCE

A prison sentence for the term of one's natural life. … [Read more...] about LIFE SENTENCE

LIGEA

In old English law. A liege woman; a female subject. Reg. Orig. 3126. … [Read more...] about LIGEA

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...] about LIFE SUPPORT

LIGEANCE

by Law Professor

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...] about LIGEANCE

LIFE TENANT

by Law Professor

A person who has a life estate interest in real property until the end of the life of that person or someone else. … [Read more...] about LIFE TENANT

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