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Keys

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Of Court.

In old Scotch law. Certain officers of courts. See "Claves Curiae," Of the Isle of Man. The twenty-four chief commoners, who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Comm. 99. In Old English Law. A guardian or warden,

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The House of Keys, the lower house of the Manx legislature.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The twenty-four chief commoners in the Isle of Man who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Com., 100. KIDEL or KIDDLE. An open weir whereby fish are caught. 2 Inst. 38. “Weirs (kidelli or gurgltes) were the means usual in ancient times for appropriating and enjoying several fisheries In, tidal waters.” Lord Selbome, L. 0., in 8 App. Cas. 144.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In the Isle of Man, are the twenty-four chief commoners, who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Comm. 99.

In old English law. A guardian, warden, or kceper.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In old English law. A guardian, warden or keeper.

In old Scots law. Keys of court: certain officers of courts.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

in the Isle of Man, are the twentyfour chief commoners, who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Comm. 99.

In old English law. A guardian, warden, or keeper, 3