In Spanish law. Law or right. Derecho cotnun, common law. The civil law la so called. A right Derechos, rights. Also, specifically, an impost laid upon goods or provisions, or upon persons or lands, by way of tax or contribution. Noe v. Card, 14 Cal 576, 608.
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