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Linea recta semper praefertur transversali
Linea recta semper praefertur transversali
Defined in 1 dictionary —
Ballentine's (1916)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine
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1916
A direct line of descent is always preferred to a collateral one.