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STEALTH

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Theft is so called by some ancient writers. "Stealth is the wrongful taking of goods without pretense of title." Finch, Law, b. 3, c. 17. … [Read more...]

STEELBOW GOODS

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In Scotch law. Corns, cattle, straw, and implements of husbandry delivered by a landlord to his tenant, by which the tenant is enabled to stock and labor the farm; in consideration of which he Becomes bound to return articles equal in quantity and quality, at the expiry of the lease. Bell. … [Read more...]

STERE

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A French measure of solidity, used in measuring wood. It is a cubic meter. … [Read more...]

STELLIONATAIRE

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Fr. In French law. A party who fraudulently mortgages property to which he has no title. … [Read more...]

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