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STAGNUM
estates. A pool. It is said to consist of land and water, and therefore by the name of stagnum, the water and the land may be passed. Co. Litt. 5. … [Read more...] about STAGNUM
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STAKE
An interest, an amount of money invested in a business or venture. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. In Saxon law. Larceny. 2. Also late or barred. In the language of the courts of equity, a "stale" claim or demand is one which has not been pressed or asserted for so long a time that the owner or creditor is chargeable with laches, and that changes occurring … [Read more...] about STAKE
SPONTE OBLATA
Latin: A free gift or present to the crown. Sponte virum mnlier fugiens et adul tera facta, dote sua careat, nisi sponsi sponte retraota. Co. Litt 32o. Let a woman leaving her husband of her own accord, and committing adultery, lose her dower, unless taken back by her husband of his own accord. … [Read more...] about SPONTE OBLATA