An office, or the administration of it; a kind of rent; submission; obedience. Obedicntia est legis essentia. 11 Coke, 100. Obedience is the essence of law. … [Read more...] about OBEDIENTIA
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OBLATA TERRAE
Half an acre, or, as some say, half a perch, of land. Spelman. … [Read more...] about OBLATA TERRAE
OBIT
In old English law. A funeral solemnity, or office for the dead. Cowell. The anniversary of a person's death; the anniversary office. Cro. Jac. 5L … [Read more...] about OBIT
OBLATI
In old European law. Voluntary slaves of churches or monasteries. … [Read more...] about OBLATI
O. S.
An abbreviation for "Old Style" or "Old Series." … [Read more...] about O. S.