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QUILLE

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In French marine law. Keel; the keel of a vessel. Ord. Mar. liv. 3, tit 6, art 8. … [Read more...]

QUID PRO QUO

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What for what; something for something. Used in law for the giving one valuable thing for another. It is nothing more than the mutual consideration which passes between the parties to a contract, and which renders it valid and binding. Cowell. Quid sit Jus, et in quo conslstlt injuria, legis est dennire. What constitutes right, and what injury, it is the business of the law to … [Read more...]

QUIDAM

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Lat. Somebody. French law. Some, one; somebody. This Latin word is used to express an unknown person, or one who cannot be named. 2. A quidam is usually described by the features of his face, the color of his hair, his height, his clothing, and the like in any process which may be issued against him. . 3. A warrant directing the officer to arrest the associates of persons … [Read more...]

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