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The stems or trunks of trees cut Into convenient lengths for the purpose of being afterwards manufactured into lumber of various kinds. Kollock v. Parcher, 62 Wis. 398, 9 N. W. 67.

to remain in any one place with no apparent purpose.

A body of primitive Wes-leyans, who assumed importance about the time of John Wycliffe, (1360,) and were very successful in disseminating evangelical truth; but, being implicated (

A name given to the merchants of Italy, numbers of whom, during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, were established as merchants and bankers in the principal cities of Europe.

62. The Lord Mayor's equity and common-law jurisdiction

The nisi prius sittings held at Westminster or in the Guildhall of London for the trial of causes arising for the most part in London or Middlesex. 3 Steph. Com. 514. See Tebm.

(French) London.

See "Gambling Contract." tONG INTEREST. See "Gambling Contract."

An account involving numerous separate items or Charges, on one side or both, or the statement of various complex transactions, such as a court of equity will refer to a master or

it is a principle of public law, universally recognized, that long acquiescence in the possession of territory, and in the exercise of dominion and sovereignty over it, is conclusi

Co. Litt. 115a. Long time and long use, exceeding the memory of men, suffices for right

Distances of transportation by common carriers as affecting the regulation of rates.

Long sufferance is interpreted as consent.

I. Long possession; — est pacis jns: long possession is the law of peace; — jus parit: long possession begets right; — parit jus possidendi, et to Uit actionem vero domino: long po

Long possession la the law of peace. Branch, Prine,; Co. Litt 6.

Long possession is the law of peace. Co. Litt. 6.

Long possession begets right. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 15, § 6.

Long possession begets right. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 15, § 6. LONGA POSSESSIO PARIT JUS POSSIdendl, et tollit actionem vero domino. Long possession produces the right of possession, and

Long possession produces the right of possession, and takes away from the true owner hla action. Co. Litt. 110b.

Long possession ripens into the right to possession and deprives the true owner of his right of action. See 115 U. S. 623, 29 L. Ed. 483, 6 Sup. Ct. Rep. 209.

in most instances, that no necessity impels us to perform such a role.

The term “Long Beach-Midland project” means the crude oil delivery system which was the subject of, and is generally described in, the “Final Environmental Impact Statement, Crude

The term "long-distance bike trail" means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails or rights-of-way, that— (A) is not less than 80 miles in length; (B) primaril

"long-distance route" means a route described in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (7).

The term “long-duration idling” means the operation of a main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine, for a period greater than 15 consecutive minutes, at a time at which t

For purposes of this section, the term “longer combination vehicle” means any combination of a truck tractor and 2 or more trailers or semitrailers which operates on the Interstate

Extra compensation for longevity in actual service in the army or navy. Thornley v. U. S., 18 Ct. Cl. 111. Its introduction was intended (1) to induce men to enter the service and

The term “long-life qualified tangible property” means any qualified tangible property to which section 168 applies and which is not described in clause (ii) or (iii).

Long-lines communication facilities.—The term “long-lines communication facilities” means the transmission systems connecting points inside the State with each other and with point

In this part, subject to subparagraph (B), the term “long-monopoly drug” means, with respect to an initial price applicability year, a selected drug for which at least 16 years hav

The name usually given to the parliament which met iii November, 1640, under Charles I., and was dissolved by Cromwell on the 10th of April, 1653. The name "Long Parliament" is, ho

The term “long party” means, with respect to any underlying security of any notional principal contract, any party to the contract which is entitled to receive any payment pursuant

THE. An expression used to denote part second of the Year Book which gives reports of cases in B Edw. IV.

An expression used to denote part second of the year-book which gives reports of cases in 5 Edw. IV.

A metaphorical expression designating the practice or profession of the law : as, in the phrase "gentlemen of the long robe."

In this section, except as provided in paragraph (2), the term “longshore work” means any activity relating to the loading or unloading of cargo, the operation of cargo-related equ

gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for more than 6 months.

The term “long-term capital loss” means loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for more than 1 year, if and to the extent that such loss is taken into account in co

The term "long-term care" means any service, care, or item (including an assistive device), including a disease prevention and health promotion service, an in-home servic

For purposes of this section, the term "long-term care benefit" means—

The term "long-term care facility" means— (A) any skilled nursing facility, as defined in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(a)); (B) any nursi

The term “long-term care facility or provider” means the following facilities or providers which receive payment for services under title XVIII or XIX of the Social Security Act [

The term “long-term care hospital” means a hospital which— (1) is primarily engaged in providing inpatient services, by or under the supervision of a physician, to Medicare benefic

The term “long-term care services” has the meaning given the term “qualified long-term care services” in section 7702B(c) of title 26 .

The term “long term charter” means any time charter of a product tank vessel to the United States Government that, together with options, occurs for a continuous period of more tha

The term “long-term concessions agreement” means a contract, subcontract, or other agreement, including a lease agreement or licensing agreement, to operate a business through a ph

The term “long-term contract” means any contract for the manufacture, building, installation, or construction of property if such contract is not completed within the taxable year

The term “long-term family assistance recipient” means any individual who is certified by the designated local agency (as defined in section 51(d)(11))— (A) as being a member of a

The term “long-term firm power service contract” means any contract for the sale by Western Area Power Administration of firm capacity, with or without energy, which is to be deliv

The term “long-term housing” means housing that is sustainable, accessible, affordable, and safe for the foreseeable future and is— (A) rented or owned by the individual; (B) subsi

In this section, the term “long-term lease” means a lease, bareboat charter, or conditional sale agreement with respect to a vessel the term of which (including any option period)

In the case of an agreement under which the lessor first places the property in service under the agreement or the property has been in service for less than one year and there is

For purposes of this subsection, the term “long-term resident” means any individual (other than a citizen of the United States) who is a lawful permanent resident of the United Sta

the term "long-term sustainability" refers to the ability of a service delivery system, community, partner, or beneficiary to maintain, over time, any water, sanitation,

the term “long-term therapeutic family treatment center” means a State licensed or certified program that enables parents and their children to live together in a safe environment

A measure of weight equivalent to 20 hundred-weight of 112 pounds each, or 2,240 pounds, as distingished from the "short" ton of 2,000 pounds. See Rev. St. U. S. § 2951 (U. S. Co.m

ET LONGUS USUS qui excedit memoria homlnum, sufficit pro jure. Long time, and long use beyond the memory of man, suffices for right. Co. Litt. 115.

Long time and long use which exceed the memory of man, supply a right.

The recess of the English courts from August 10th to October 24th. LONGA PATIENTIA TRAHITUR AD consensum. Long sufferance is construed as consent. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 26, § 4.

For purposes of this section, the term “look-alike firearm” means any imitation of any original firearm which was manufactured, designed, and produced since 1898, including and lim

Lookouts stationed in positions where the view forward, or on the side of the vessel to which they are assigned, is obstructed by the lights or any part of the vessel, do not const

The object of a look-out is to discover dangers that are unknown, the advance of an approaching vessel, the appearance of a light on the coast, the discovery of a dangerous object,

A loose woman, a woman of loose character, is an unchaste woman in the ordinary signification of those terms. By an unchaste woman is meant a sexually impure woman, ordinarily. 68

A right in the inhabitants of a parish, within a manor in England, to lop for fuel, at certain periods of the year, the branches of trees growing upon the waste lands of the manor.

A discourse; a conversation; a talk. See Imparl .

One should speak as the masses speak and think as learned men think.

I. I. In old English law. A plaint, plea or suit; a declaration; a statement, saying or affirmation; an imparlance.

sentiendum ut docti, I. We must speak as the common people, we must think as the learned.

Mutual compacts between members of a legislature by which one assists the passage of a bill in which he has no interest In consideration of Uke assistance from the Interested membe

Lat. A colloquy; talk. In old English law, this term denoted the oral altercations of the parties to a suit, which led to the issue, now called the "pleadings." It also designated

sentiendum common people; think like the

We must speak as the common pcople; we must think as the learned. 7 Coke, llb. This maxim expresses the rule that, when words are used in a technical sense, they must be understood

In Feudal Law. The superior of whom land is held by feudal tenure. In English Law. A title belonging to the degree of baron, but sometimes applied to all persons of nobility. 1 Bl.

In Englishlaw. <A tribunal instituted for the trial of peers indicted for treason or felony, or for misprision of either, but not for any other offense. The office is very ancient,

In English law. A title honor or nobility belonging properly to degree of baron, but applied also to the peerage. as in the expression “the house lords.” 1 Bi. Comm. 396-400. A tit

The chief public prosecutor of Scotland. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 84.

In the feudal system, the grantor, who retained the dominion or ultimate property, was calied the "lord," and the grantee, who had only the use or possession, was calied the "vassa

English statutes, for amending the practice in prosecutions for libel, 9 & 10 Viet. c. 93; also 6 & 7 Viet. c. 96, providing for compensation to relatives in the case of a person h

An officer in the sovereign’s household, whose chief duties now consist in attending upon and attiring the sovereign at his coronation; in the care of the ancient palace of Westmin

See Calendar Amendment Act .

The chief judge of, the English court of exchequer, prior to

The chief judge of the English court of exchequer, prior to the judicature acts.

The chief judge of the King’s Bench.

The title of the lord chief justice of the King’s Bench, formerly a popular title and urst fully recognized by the judicature act, 1873. He is ex ofllcio a judge of the Court of Ap

The statute 33 & 34 Vict, c 85, conferring general powers on trustees and.mortgagees. Lord Denman's Act: the statute 6 & 7 Vict, c. 85, removing the disability of witnesses not par

The statute of 6 & 7 Victoria, 85, enabling certain persons formerly disqualified to testify.

See "Chancellor, The Lord High."

In England, when a person is impeached, or when a peer is tried on indictment for treason or felony before the house of lords, one of the lords is appointed lord high steward, and

An officer formerly existing in England, who had the charge of the royal revenues and customs duties, and of leasing the crown lands. His functions are now vested in the lord's com

In feudal law. He who is lord, not by reason of any manor, but as the king in respect of his crown, etc. "Very lord" is he who is immediate lord to his tenant; and "very tenant," h

The second judicial officer in Scotland. —Lord keeper, or keeper of the great seal, was originally another name for the lord chancellor. After Henry II.'s reign they were sometimes

The second judicial officer in Scotland.

In English Law. The title of five of the Judges of the Court of Appeal. Jud. Act. 1881, s. 4. They are appointed by the prime minister. See Courts of Engtjk.nd.

Originally another name for the. lord chancellor. After Henry II. 's reign they were sometimes divided, but now there cannot be a lord chancellor and lord keeper at the same time,

In English Law. Lords lieutenants of counties were first appointed about the reign of Henry VIII. as standing representatives of the crown to keep the counties in military order. T

This statute (5 & 6 Wm. IV. c. 54) renders marriages within the prohibited degrees absolutely null and void. Theretofore such marriages were voidable merely.

The 5 & 6 Will. IV. c. 54, making marriage within the prohibited degrees void ab initio; the 7 & 8 Vict. c. 45, concerning meeting-houses.

Y0R. The chief officer of the city of London and some other cities.

The chief officer of the corporation of the city of London is so calied. The origin of the appellation of "lord," which the mayor of London enjoys, is attributed to the fourth char

In English law. This is a court of record, of law and equity, and is the chief court of justice within the corporation of London. Theoretically the lord mayor and aldermen are supp