The right to print and publish the truth, from good motives, and for justifiable ends. 3 Johns. Cas. 394. 2. This right is secured by the constitution of the United States. Amendments, art. 1. The abuse of the right is punished criminally, by indictment; civilly, by action. Vide Judge Cooper's Treatise on the Law of Libel, aud the Liberty of the Press, passim; and article … [Read more...] about LIBERTY OF THE PRESS
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LICENSEE
A person to whom a license has been granted. In patent law. One who has had transferred to him, either in writing or orally, a less or different interest than either the Interest in the whole patent, or an undivided part of such whole interest, or an exclusive sectional Interest Potter v. Holland, 4 Blatchf. 211, Fed. Cas. No. 11,329. … [Read more...] about LICENSEE
LEX SPECTAT NATURAE ORDINEM
Latin, meaning The law regards the order of nature. … [Read more...] about LEX SPECTAT NATURAE ORDINEM
LIBEL PER SE
A false statement that is libelous and so obviously harmful that no harm need be proven in order to satisfy the damages requirement for a defamation claim, e.g. that one has a horrible contagious disease. … [Read more...] about LIBEL PER SE
LIBERATE
In old English practice. An original writ issuing out of chancery to the treasurer, chamberlains, and barons of the exchequer, for the payment of any annual pension, or other sum. Reg. Orig. 193; Cowell. A writ issued to a sheriff, for the delivery of any lands or goods taken upon forfeits of recognisance. 4 Coke, 64b. A writ issued to a gaoler, for the delivery of a prisoner … [Read more...] about LIBERATE