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YOUNGER CHILDREN

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This phrase when used in English conveyancing with reference to settlements of land signifies all such children as are not entitled to the rights of an eldest son. It therefore includes daughters even those who are older than the eldest son. … [Read more...]

YOUTH

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This word may include children and youth of both sexes. Young persons, usually referring to those in the age of the minority or minors. … [Read more...]

YOUTHFUL OFFENDER

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A minor (under age 18) who is accused of a crime and is processed through Juvenile Court instead of being tried as an adult. … [Read more...]

YEAR BOOKS

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These were books of reports of cases in a regular series from the reign of the English King Ed. 11. inclusive, to the time of Henry VIII, which were taken by the prothonotaries or chief scribes of the courts, at the expense of the crown, and published annually, whence their name Year Books. They consist of eleven parts. … [Read more...]

YOY

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Year-Over-Year … [Read more...]

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