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RULE OF LAW

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Rules of law are general maxims, formed by the courts, who having observed what is common to many particular cases, announce this conformity by a maxim, which is called a rule; because in doubtful and unforeseen cases, it is a rule for their decision; it embraces particular cases within general principles. … [Read more...]

ROLE DEQUIPAGE

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(Role D'Equipage) The list of a ship's crew; the muster roll. … [Read more...]

ROSLAND

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Heathy ground, or ground full of ling; also watery, and moorish land. 1 Inst 5. … [Read more...]

ROLE D’EQUIPAGE

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In French mercantile law. The list of a ship's crew; a muster roll. … [Read more...]

ROSTER

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A list of persons who are to perform certain legal duties when called upon in their turn. In military affairs it is a table or plan by which the duty of officers is regulated. See Matthews v. Bowman, 25 Me. 167. … [Read more...]

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