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WORDS

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As used in law, this word generally signifles the technical terms and phrases appropriate to particular instruments, or aptly fitted to the expression of a particular Intention in legal instruments. See the subtitles following. Words of art. The vocabulary or terminology of a particular art or science, and especially those expressions which are idiomatic or peculiar to it. See … [Read more...]

WONG

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Sax. In old records. A field. Spelman; Cowell. … [Read more...]

WORDS OF ART

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Terms of art. Special words or terms used by people in a particular vocation or specialty. … [Read more...]

WOOD

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A piece of land on which forest trees in great number naturally grow. According to Lord Coke, a grant to another of omnes boscos suos, all his woods, will pass not only all his trees, but the land on which they grow. … [Read more...]

WORDS OF PROCREATION

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Language of wills, usually to refer to the situation where property is left to a person or that persons descendants. … [Read more...]

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