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...] about LEVYING WAR
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LEX INDENDIT VICINUM VICINI FACTA SCIRE
Latin, meaning The law presumes that one neighbor knows the acts of another. … [Read more...] about LEX INDENDIT VICINUM VICINI FACTA SCIRE
LEX PLUS LAUDATUR QUANDO RATIONE PROBATUR
Latin, meaning The law is the more praised when it is supported by reason. … [Read more...] about LEX PLUS LAUDATUR QUANDO RATIONE PROBATUR
LEWD
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...] about LEWD
LEX LOCI
Latin for law of the place or local law. … [Read more...] about LEX LOCI