Law Dictionary

Timber sawed or split for use in building; material for building.

In the civil law. Light; an easement of light. The plural form was lumina.

The term “lumen output” means total luminous flux (power) of a lamp in lumens, as measured in accordance with applicable IES standards as determined by the Secretary.

Openings to obtain light in a building.

The term “luminaire” means a complete lighting unit consisting of a fluorescent lamp or lamps, together with parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect such la

A lamp or candle set burning on the altar of any church or chapel, for the maintenance whereof lands and rentcharges were frequently given to parish churches. Kenn. Glos.

As applied to judicial sales, this term means a sale in mass, as where several distinct parcels of real estate, or several articles of personal property, are sold together for a "l

"lump-sum credit" means the unrefunded amount consisting of— (A) retirement deductions made from the basic pay of an employee or Member; (B) amounts deposited by an emplo

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “lump-sum distribution” has the meaning given such term by section 402(e)(4)(D) (without regard to subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV)

For purposes of this section, the term “lump-sum offer-in-compromise” means any offer of payments made in 5 or fewer installments.

Lunacy is that condition or habit in which the mind is directed by the will, but is wholly or partially misguided, or erroneously governed by it; or it is the impairment of any one

COMMISSION OF. A commission issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction, authorizing an inquiry to be tiade into the mental condition of a person wio is alleged to be a lunatic.

A commission issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction, authorizing an inquiry to be made into the mental condition of a person who is alleged to be a lunatic.

Belonging to or measured by the moon.

The time of a revolution of the moon, 28 days.

One who is insane. See "Insanity."

See De lunatico inquirendo .

QUI GAUDET IN LUCIDIS interval I is. He is a lunatic who enjoys lucid intervals. 1 Story, Cont. (4th Ed.) 70.

He is an insane person who has lucid intervals.

In old English law. A silver penny, so called because it was to be coined only at London, and not at the country mints. Lowndes' Essay on Coins, 17. Cowell.

In Roman law. A bawd. LUPINUM CAPUT GERERE (Lat.) To be outlawed, and have one's head exposed, like a wolf's, with a reward to him who should take it. Cowell. LUPULICETUM (Law Lat.

An outlaw.

To have one’s head held as a wolf’s, to be outlawed.

Casting any corrupt or poisonous thing into the water. Wharton.

A counterfeit coin, made abroad like English money, and brought in during Edward III.’s reign. To bring any of it into the realm was made treason. Cowell.

/. Miry; impassable as a road.

Excess and extravagance, which was formerly an offense against the public economy, but is not now punishable. 1 Jac. I. c. 25.

The term "luxury goods"— (A) has the meaning given such term in section 746.4(b)(1) of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; (B) includes the items listed in Supplement

These words, indorsed on 4 bill of indictment by a grand jury, have the same effect as the indarsement “Not a true bill” or “Zgnoramus.”

The gate into a churchyard, with a roof or awning hung on posts over it to cover the body brought for burial, when it rests underneath. Wharton.

In Saxon law. Leave money; a small sum paid by customary tenant for leave to plough, etc. Cowell; Somn. Gavelkind, p. 27.

An owner is liable to a penalty for cattle found lying about a highway; 3 Q. B. 345; but not where cattle being driven along a highway lie down for a short time and are then driven

A vessel is lying at anchor when floating upon the water but held by her cable and anchor; Held v. Ins. Co., 19 Hun (N. Y.) 285; but not where beached with a cable attached to an a

A person who, by his presence and silence at a transaction which affects his interests, may be fairly supposed to acquiesco in it, lf he afterwards propose to disturb the arrangeme

Things derelict, such as waifs, wrecks, estrays, and the like, which may 'be seized without suit or action. 3 Steph. Comm. 258.

Capable of being passed by grant without livery or seisin. Incorporeal rights and things which cannot be transferred by livery of possession, but which exist only in idea, in conte

in grant v. Lie, etc., Hereditament.

Where a vessel has been lying in port for a long lime a policy “at and from’’ the port attaches as soon as preparations for the voyage are commenced, but if she changes ownership i

Hiding in ambush or concealment. 122 la. 125. For the purpose of murdering another. 8 W. Va. 769. To constitute lying in wait, three things must concur, to wit, waiting, watching,

Where this term is used in the description of metes, bounds, and location of land, it imports in law as well as in fact that it extends to borders upon the boundary- designated in

Incapable of being passed by grant without livery.

A vessel insured against perils on the voyage or while lying up, was held to be within, the meaning of this clause while she was being towed into the harbor; 5 Robt 473.

The term “lymphedema compression treatment items” means standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments and other items determined by the Secretary that are— (1) furnished

Punishment for crime without the warrant or sanction of law. See 39 W. Va. 549, 20 S. E. 585, for an interesting historical account of the subject. See, also, 142 N. C. 626, 9 Ann.

An English statute rendering void marriages within certain degrees of relationship.

In Scotch law. The chief herald.

In old Roman law. A name given to students of the civil law in the fourth year of their course, from their being supposed capable of solving any difficulty iu law. Tayl. Civll Law,