Lat. In Scotch law. A ceasing gain, as distinguished from damnum datum, an actual loss. Lucrum, facere ex pupilli tutela tutor non debet. A guardian ought not to make money out of the guardianship of his ward. Manning v. Manning's Ex'rs, 1 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 527, 535. … [Read more...]
LOYALTY
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...]
LUCTUOSA HAEREDITAS
A mournful inheritance. See Haebeditas Luctuosa. … [Read more...]
LOYALTY DISCOUNT
A discount offered to a good customer or repeat purchaser. … [Read more...]
LUCTUS
In Roman law. Mourning. See Annus Luctus. … [Read more...]