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Pastures. Domesday; Co. Litt. 46. A term often inserted in old deeds and conveyances. Cowell. … [Read more...] about LEWSES

That system of laws which is adopted by all commercial nations, and which, therefore, constitutes a part of the law of the land. Vide Law Merchant. … [Read more...] about LEX MERCATORIA

Lat. In the Roman law. Law; a law; the law. This term was often used as the synonym of jus, in the sense of a rule of civil conduct authoritatively prescribed for the government of the actions of the members of an organized jural society. In a more limited and particular sense, it was a resolution adopted by the whole Roman "populus" (patricians and plebians) in the comiUa, on … [Read more...] about LEX

Latin, meaning The law of necessity is the law of time, that is time present. … [Read more...] about LEX NECESSITATIS EST LEX TEMPORIS I.E. INSTANTIS

Latin, meaning The law sometimes follows equity. … [Read more...] about LEX ALIQUANDO SEQUITUR AEQUITATEM