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Lat. In practice. A rule. Regula generalis, a general rule; a standing rule or order of a court. Frequently abbreviated, "Reg. Gen." Regula Catoniana. In Roman law. The rule of Cato. A rule respecting the validity of dispositions by will. See Dig. 34, 7. Regula est, juris quldem ignorantiam eulque nooere, fact! vero ignorantiam non nooere. Cod. 1, 18, 10. It is a rule, that … [Read more...]
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In Spanish law. The body of regidoree, who never exceeded twelve, forming a part of the municipal council, or ayuntamiento, in every capital of a Jurisdiction. 12 Pet 442, note. … [Read more...]
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An officer who has the custody or keeping of a registry or register. This word is used in England; "register" is more common in America. Registrar general. In English law. An officer appointed by the crown under the great seal, to whom, subject to such regulations as shall be made by a principal secretary of state, the general superintendence of the whole system of registration … [Read more...]
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Lat. The queen. … [Read more...]
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An ancient name given to a notary. In England this name is confined to designate the officer of some court, the records or archives of which are in his custody. … [Read more...]