An ancient code of laws by which the Ripuarii, a tribe of Franks who occupied the country upon the Rhine, the Meuse, and the Scheldt, were governed. They were first reduced to writing by Theodoric, king of Austrasia, and completed by Dagobert. Spelman. … [Read more...] about RIPUARIAN LAW
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ROAD
(A) A passage through the country for the use of the people. 3 Yeates, 421. 2. Roads are public or private. Public roads are laid out by public authority, or dedicated by individuals to public use. The public have the use of such roads, but the owner of the land over which they are made and the owners of land bounded on the highway, have, prima facie, a fee in such highway, ad … [Read more...] about ROAD
RIPUARIAN PROPRIETORS
Owners of lands bounded by a river or watercourse. … [Read more...] about RIPUARIAN PROPRIETORS
ROADSIDE TEST
A sobriety test given on the roadside. … [Read more...] about ROADSIDE TEST
RISCUS
L. Latin: In the civil law. A chest for the keeping of clothing. Calvin. … [Read more...] about RISCUS