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RAPTOR

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In old English law. A ravisher. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 52, … [Read more...]

RATIHABITION

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contracts. Confirmation; approbation of a contract; ratification. Vin. Ab. h. t.; Assent. … [Read more...]

RAZON

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In Spanish law. Cause, (causa.) Las Partidas, pt 4, tit 4, 1. 2. … [Read more...]

RAPTU HAEREDIS

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In old English law. A writ for taking away an heir holding in socage, of which there were two sorts: One when the heir was married; the other when he was not. Reg. Orig. 163. … [Read more...]

RATIO

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Rate; proportion; degree. Reason, or understanding. Also a cause, or giving judgment therein. Ratio decidendi. The ground of decision. The point in a case which determines the judgment. Ratio legis. The reason or occasion of a law; the occasion of making a law. Bl. Law Tracts, 3. Ratio est formalis causa consuetndi nis. Reason is the formal cause of custom. Ratio est legis … [Read more...]

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