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REFRESHING THE MEMORY

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The act of a witness who consults his documents, memoranda, or books, to bring more distinctly to his recollection the details of past events or transactions, concerning which he is testifying. … [Read more...]

REGALIA FACERE

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To do homage or fealty to the sovereign by a bishop when be is invested with the regalia. … [Read more...]

REFUDIUM

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Latin: In Roman law. A breaking off of the contract of espousals, or of a marriage intended to be solemnized. Sometimes translated "divorce;" but this was not the proper sense. Dig. 50, 16, 191. … [Read more...]

REGALITY

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A territorial jurisdiction in Scotland conferred by the crown. The lands were said to be given in liberam regali-tatem, and the persons receiving the right were termed "lords of regality." Bell. … [Read more...]

REFUGEE

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Immigration law term to describe people who have been allowed to reside in the United States indefinitely to protect them for persecution in their home country; also known as seeking asylum, such as political asylum. Most refugees obtain green cards. … [Read more...]

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