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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...] about LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION

The written form of defamation (as opposed to slander, which is spoken) which is a civil tort or wrong. It is an untrue statement about a person that is published and read by a third party and results in an injury to the person's reputation or standing in the community. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (verb) - In admiralty practice. To proceed against by filing a … [Read more...] about LIBEL

To lose one's free law, (called the. villainous judgment,) to become discredited or disabled as juror and witness, to forfeit goods and chattels and lands for life, to have those lands wasted, houses razed, trees rooted up, and one's body committed to prison. It was anciently pronounced against conspirators, but is now disused, the punishment substituted being fine and … [Read more...] about LIBERAM LEGEM AMITTERE

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The name of an ancient code in force among the Lombards. It contains many evident traces of feudal policy. It survived the destruction of the ancient government of Lombardy by Charlemagne, and is said to be still partially in force in some districts of Italy. … [Read more...] about LEX LONGOBARDORUM