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TERMINUM QUI PRETERIIT,WRIT OF ENTRY AD

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A writ which lay for the reversioner, when the possession was withheld by the lessee, or a stranger, after the determination of a lease for years. Brown. … [Read more...]

TERM RULE

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English practice. A term rule is in the nature of a day rule, by which a prisoner is enabled by the terms of one rule, instead of a daily rule, to quit the prison or its rules for the purpose of transacting his business. It is obtained in the same manner as a day rule. See Rules. … [Read more...]

TERMINUS

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Boundary; a limit either of space or time. The phrases "terminus a quo" and "terminus ad quern" are used respectively to designate the starting point and terminating point of a private way. In the case of a street road or railway either end may be and commonly is referred to as the "termi- nus." Terminus annornm certus debet esse et determinatus. Co. Litt. 45. A term Of years … [Read more...]

TENENS

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A tenant; the defendant in a real action. … [Read more...]

TENSERIAE

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A sort of ancient tax or military contribution. Wharton. … [Read more...]

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