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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...]
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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...]
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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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In old English law. Inspection; supervision. Also a reward, fee, or perquisite. Regard, court of. In forest law. A tribunal held every third year, for the lawing or expeditation of dogs, to prevent them from chasing deer. Cowell. Regard of the forest. In old English law. The oversight or inspection of it, or the office and province of the regarder, who is to go through the … [Read more...]
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To repay or restore; to return money had by one party of another. Refunding bond. A bond given to an executor by a legatee, upon receiving payment of the legacy, conditioned to refund the same, or so much of it as may be necessary, if the assets prove deficient. Refunds. In the laws of the United States, this term is used to denote sums of money received by the government or … [Read more...]