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In the middle temple, those persons were so called who were appointed to deliver lectures or "readings" at certain periods during term. The clerks in holy orders who read prayers and assist in the performance of divine service in the chapels of the several inns of court are also so termed. Brown. … [Read more...] about READERS

At common law. The body of laws relating to real property. This use of the term is popular rather thau techniCal. … [Read more...] about REAL LAW

The act of making known the contents of a writing or of a printed document. 2. In order to enable a party to a contract or a devisor to know what a paper contains it must be read, either by the party himself or by some other person to him. When a person signs or executes a paper, it will be presumed that it has been read to him, but this presumption may be rebutted. 3. In the … [Read more...] about READING

A legal obligation that is attached or associated with real property. … [Read more...] about REAL OBLIGATION

Capable of being rated or appraised (or taxed.) … [Read more...] about RATABLE