Wager of Law. … [Read more...]
LIBER
(adjective) - Latin: Free; open and accessible, as applied to courts, places, etc; of the state or condition of a freeman, as applied to persons. Liber bancus. In old English law. Free bench. Bract, fol. 976. Liber" et legalis homo. In old English law. A free and lawful man. A term applied to a juror, from the earliest period. Liber homo. A free man; a freeman lawfully … [Read more...]
LEZE-MAJESTY
An offense against sovereign power; treason; rebellion. … [Read more...]
LIBER ASSISARUM
The book of assizes, or pleas of the crown; being the fifth part of the Year Books. … [Read more...]
LIABILITY
The state of being bound or obliged in law or justice to do, pay, or make good something; legal responsibility. … [Read more...]