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RE-EXTENT

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In English practice. A second extent made upon lands or tenements, upon complaint made that the former extent was partially performed. Cowell. … [Read more...]

REFORMATION

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(A) criminal law. The act of bringing back a criminal to such a sense of justice, so that he may live in society without any detriment to it. 2. The object of the criminal law ought to be to reform the criminal, while it protects society by his punishment. One of the best attempts at reformation is the plan of solitary confinement in a penitentiary. While the convict has time … [Read more...]

REFALO

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A word composed of the three initial syllables re. fa. lo., for recordari facias loquelam. … [Read more...]

REFORMATORY

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A place where juvenile delinquents are housed rather than prison with a focus on education, rehabilitation and reform. This term is of too wide and uncertain signification to support a bequest for the building of a "boys' reformatory." It Includes all places and institutions in which efforts are made either to cultivate the intellect, instruct the conscience, or improve the … [Read more...]

REFARE

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To bereave, take away, rob. Cowell. … [Read more...]

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