old Eng. law. A woman born in vassalage. In Latin she was called Nativa. … [Read more...]

Landmark Supreme Court decision which ruled that the commercial press may not be sued for defamation (libel) in publishing allegedly defamatory statements concerning public figures unless the plaintiff could show that the defendant member of the press acted with actual malice; an intentional action or one made with a reckless disregard for the truth. … [Read more...]

In old English law. A woman born in vassalage; a bondwoman. … [Read more...]

The name of a prison In London, said to have existed as early as 1207. It was three times destroyed and rebuilt For centuries the condition of the place was horrible, but it has been greatly Improved since 1808. Since 1815, debtors have not been committed to this prison. … [Read more...]

L. Pr. Nothing; not Nient comprise. Not comprised; not included. An exception taken to a petition because the thing desired is not contained in that deed or proceeding whereon the petition is founded. Tomlins. Nient culpable. Not guilty. The name in law French of the general Issue in tort or in a criminal action. Nient dedire. To say nothing; to deny nothing; to suffer judgment … [Read more...]