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In old English law. A pound; also a sum of money equal to a pound sterling. Libra arsa. A pound burned; that is, melted, or assayed by melting, to test its purity. Librw aria et pensatce, pounds burned and weighed. A frequent expression in Domesday. to denote the purer coin in which rents were paid. Spelman; Cowell. Libra nnmerata. A pound of money counted instead of being … [Read more...] about LIBRA

The indulgence of the arbitrary will of the individual, without regard to ethics or law, or respect for the rights of others. In this it differs from "liberty;" for the latter term may properly be used only of ttie exercise of the will in its moral freedom, with justice to all men and obedience to the laws. Welch v. Durand, 36 Conn. 184, 4 Am. Rep. 55; State v. Brigman, 94 N. … [Read more...] about LICENTIOUSNESS

These two words were, at different times, made to express among the Romans, the condition of those who, having been slaves, had been made free. 1 Brown's Civ. Law, 99. There is some distinction between these words. By libertus, was understood the freedman, when considered in relation to his patron, who had bestowed liberty upon him and he was called libertinus, when considered … [Read more...] about LIBERTI or LIBERTINI

In Roman law. A writer or amanuensis; a copyist Dig. 50, 17, 92. … [Read more...] about LIBRARIUS

Latin: To be lawful; to be allowed or permitted by law. Calvin. … [Read more...] about LICERE