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crimes. This word is sometimes used as synonymous with larceny, but it is not so technical. . 2. In the Scotch law, this is a proper and technical word, and signifies the secret and felonious abstraction of the property of another for sake of lucre, without his consent. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An unlawful felonious taking away of another man's movable and … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In feudal law. Slaves, captives, or bondmen. Spel. Feuds, c. 5. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The act of receiving a man's goods from the thief, after they had been stolen by him, with the intent that he shall escape punishment. 2. This is an offence punishable at common law by fine and imprisonment. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
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TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A writ that formerly lay for him that had any part of the king's demesne in fee-farm, to recover reasonable toll of the king's tenants there, if his demesne had been accustomed to be tolled. Reg. Orig. 87; … [Read more...]