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STULTILOQUIUM

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Latin: In old English law. Vicious pleading, for which a fine was imposed by King John, supposed to be the origin of the fines for beau-pleader. Crabb, Eng. Law, 135 … [Read more...]

STUMPAGE

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The sum agreed to he paid to an owner of land for trees standing (or lying) upon his land, the purchaser being permitted to enter upon the land and to cut down and remove the trees; in other words, it is the price paid for a license to cut Blood v. Drummond, 67 Me. 478. … [Read more...]

STUPIDITY

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med. jur. That state of the mind which cannot perceive and embrace the data presented to it by the senses; and therefore the stupid person can, in general, form no correct judgment. It is a want of the perceptive powers. … [Read more...]

STUPRUM

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Latin: In the civil law. Unlawful intercourse with a woman. Distinguished from adultery as being, committed with a virgin or widow. Dig. 48, 5, 6. … [Read more...]

STURGEON

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A royal fish which, when either thrown ashore or caught near the coast is the property of the sovereign. 2 Steph. Comm. 19n, 540. … [Read more...]

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