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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

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