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LIBERA

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Latin: (Feminine of liber, adj.) Free; at liberty; exempt; not subject to toll or charge. Libera batella. In old records. A free boat; the right of having a boat to fish in a certain water; a species of free fishery. Libera cbasea habenda. A judicial writ granted to a person for a free chase belonging to his manor after proof made by inquiry of a jury that the same of 'right … [Read more...]

LIAISON

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1. A person who acts as a conduit, negotiator or facilitator between different persons or parties. 2. A communication or a cooperation between people or organizations. 3. A sexual relationship or tryst, typically used with regard to one that is secretive in nature. … [Read more...]

LIBERAL

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Willing to discard traditional values to explore new principles and behaviors. More concerned with personal rights and freedoms with limited restrictions. Keeping an open mind, open to new ideas, expressions and interpretations. … [Read more...]

LIARD

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An old French coin, of silver or copper, formerly current to a limited extent in England, and there computed as equivalent to a farthing. … [Read more...]

LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION

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As opposed to strict construction, the intent of the makers and spirit of the law is examined and taken into effect. … [Read more...]

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