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In Spanish law. Relations. White, New Recop. b. 1, tit 7, c. 6, i 2. … [Read more...] about PARIENTES

A comedic mockery or ridicule of something well known. Such work is typically protected by the fair use defense provided that the parody adds something new that alters the original work and provides a new meaning, expression or message. … [Read more...] about PARODY

A criminal act where a parent or child's guardian fails to provide adequate care and attention to the child that ultimately endangers the health, safety and general welfare of the child. For example, leaving the child alone in a cold home without heat. … [Read more...] about PARENTAL NEGLECT

Latin: In the civil law. A wall. Paries est, sive mums, sive maceria est. D.ig. 50, 16, 157. Paries communis. A common wall; " a party-wall. Dig. 29, 2, 39. … [Read more...] about PARIES

or de parentela se tollere, in old English law, signified a renunciation of one's kindred and family. This was, according to ancient custom, done in open court, before the judge, and in the presence of twelve men, who made oath that they believed It was done for a just cause. We read of it in the laws of Henry I. After such abjuration, the person was incapable Of Inheriting … [Read more...] about PARENTELA