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
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LIBERTI or LIBERTINI
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
LIBRARIUS
In Roman law. A writer or amanuensis; a copyist Dig. 50, 17, 92. … [Read more...] about LIBRARIUS
LICERE
Latin: To be lawful; to be allowed or permitted by law. Calvin. … [Read more...] about LICERE
LIBERTI, LIBERTINI
Lat. In Roman law. Freedman. There seems to have been some difference in the use of these two words; the former denoting the manumitted slaves considered in their relations with their former master, who was now called their "patron;" the latter term describing the status of the same persons in the general social economy of Rome. … [Read more...] about LIBERTI, LIBERTINI