Fr. In old pleading. A known place; a place well known and generally taken notice of by those who dwell about it, as a castle, a manor, etc. Whishaw; 1 Ld. Raym. 259. … [Read more...]
LICKING OF THUMBS
An ancient formality by which bargains were completed. … [Read more...]
LIEUTENANCY, COMMISSION OF
See Commission of Aebay. … [Read more...]
LIBERUM SERVITIUM
Free service. Service of a warlike sort by a feudatory tenant; sometimes called "servitium liberum armorum." Jacob. Service not unbecoming the character of a freeman and a soldier to perform; as to serve under the lord in his wars, to pay a sum of money, and the like. 2 Bl. Comm. 60. … [Read more...]
LICENSOR
The person who gives or grants a license. The owner or holder of rights to a license who is granting a license. … [Read more...]