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WITENA DOM

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In Saxon law. The judgment of the county court, or other court of competent jurisdiction, on the title to property, real or personal. 1 Spence, Eq. Jur. 22. … [Read more...]

WITENAGEMOTE

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"The assembly of wise men." This was the great national council or parliament of the Saxons in England, comprising the noblemen, high ecclesiastics, and other great thanes of the kingdom, advising and aiding the king in the general administration of government. … [Read more...]

WITENS

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The chiefs of the Saxon lords or thanes, their nobles, and wise men. … [Read more...]

WIRE TRANSFER

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An electronic transfer of money or funds between financial institutions. … [Read more...]

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This phrase, used in a contract of sale, implies that the purchaser assumes the risk of all defects and imperfections, provided they do not destroy the identity of the thing sold. … [Read more...]

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