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LEVYING WAR

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In criminal law. The assembling of a body of men for the purpose of effecting by force a treasonable object; and all who perform any part, however minute, or however remote from the scene of action, and who are leagued in the general conspiracy, are considered as engaged in levying war, within the meaning of the constitution. Const, art. 3, … [Read more...]

LEWD

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Conduct that is considered offensive or indecent, often used in reference to pornography, prostitution, indecent exposure or otherwise conduct that is sexually offensive in nature. … [Read more...]

LEX LOCI

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Latin for law of the place or local law. … [Read more...]

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