Law Dictionary

A Saxon term for persons of a servile condition.

An abbreviation which may stand either for "Lord Chancellor," "Lower Canada," or "Leading Cases."

A fine payable to the seigneur upon every sale of lands within his seigniory. 1 Low. (U. S.) 59. Any transfer of lands for a consideration rent) (1 Low. [U. S.] 84); a transfer und

A Bound to /e«%; liege; subject; sovereign.

The.

The action well lies.

The counsel on either side of a litigated action who is charged with the principal management and direction of the party's case, as distinguished from his juniors or subordinates,

In this subsection, the term "lead agency" has the meaning given the term in section 111 of NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4336e). / The term “lead agency” means the Department of Trans

Lead authority.—The term "lead authority" means a Department of Transportation operating administration or secretarial office that has the lead responsibility for complia

The term “lead-based paint” means paint or other surface coatings that contain lead in excess of 1.0 milligrams per centimeter squared or 0.5 percent by weight or (A) in the case o

For purposes of this subchapter, the term “lead-based paint activities” means— (1) in the case of target housing, risk assessment, inspection, and abatement; and (2) in the case of

The term “lead-based paint hazard” means any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorate

The term “lead-contaminated dust” means surface dust in residential dwellings that contains an area or mass concentration of lead in excess of levels determined by the Administrato

The term “lead-contaminated soil” means bare soil on residential real property that contains lead at or in excess of the levels determined to be hazardous to human health by the Ad

the term “lead covered agency” means a lead covered agency for a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme designated under section 2805(b)(1) of this title ;

The term “Leader’s Representation Allowance” means the Representation Allowance Account for the Majority and Minority Leaders established by section 6135 of this title .

The term "leadership collaboration group" means a group composed of senior officials from the State child welfare agency, the State juvenile justice agency, and other rel

Leadership of the administration defined.—In this section, the term "leadership of the Administration" means— (A) the Administrator under paragraph (1); and (B) the Deput

In this subsection, the term "leadership PAC" has the meaning given such term in section 30104(i)(8)(B) of title 52. / The term “leadership PAC” means, with respect to a

The term “Leadership System” means a high-end computing system that is among the most advanced in the world in terms of performance in solving scientific and engineering problems.

(1) The term “Leader's Representation Allowance” means the Representation Allowance Account for the Majority and Minority Leaders established by section 31a–2 of this title.

The term “lead free” means, with respect to a drinking water cooler, that each part or component of the cooler which may come in contact with drinking water contains not more than

A term applied to deeds declaring the use of a fine; that is, specifying to whose use the fine shall inure before the fine is levied. 2 Bl. Comm. 363. See "Deed."

A case decided by a court of last resort, which decides some particular point in question, and to which reference is constantly or frequently made, for the purpose of determining t

That one of two or more counsel employed on the same side in a cause who has the principal management of the cause. So called as distinguished

Among the yarioug cases thal are argued and deterinined in the courts, some, from their important character, have demanded more than usual attention from the judges, and from this

A question which puts into the witness' mouth the words to be echoed back, or plainly suggests the answer which the party wishes to get from him. Selin v. Snyder, 7 S. & R. (Pa.) 1

In practice. A question which puts into the witness' mouth the words to be echoed back, or plainly suggests the answer which the interrogating party desires or expects. 164 111. Ap

The term “lead insured depository institution” means the largest insured depository institution controlled by the subject bank holding company at any time, based on a comparison of

The term “lead-lined tank” means a water reservoir container in a drinking water cooler which container is constructed of lead or which has an interior surface which is not lead fr

The term “lead reduction project” means a project or activity the primary purpose of which is to reduce the concentration of lead in water for human consumption by— (i) replacement

The term “lead service line” means a pipe and its fittings, which are not lead free (as defined in section 300g–6(d) of this title ), that connect the drinking water main to the bu

the term "lead small business development center" means a small business development center that receives reimbursement from the Administrator under paragraph (5). / the

In this section, the term “lead systems integrator” has the meaning given such term in section 805(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109

the term “lead women’s business center” means a women’s business center that has received a grant from the Administration.

three classes, " wrappers," " fillers," and "binders." "Wrappers" are leaves suitable for the outside finish of a cigar.

A measure of length, which consists of three geographical miles. The jurisdiction of the United States extends into the sea a marine league. See Acts Congress June 5, 1794 (1 Story

The waste which has taken place in liquids, by their escaping out of the casks or vessels in which they were kept. By Act March 2, 1799, § 59 (1 Story, U. S. Laws, 625), it is prov

The term “leaker” means an egg that has a crack or break in the shell and shell membranes to the extent that the egg contents are exposed or are exuding or free to exude through th

Loyal; that which belongs to the law. LEALTE (Law Fr.) Legality; the condition of a legalis homo, or lawful man. LL. Gul. Conq. lib. 16.

leanment, I fr. Lawfully.

Legality; loyalty.

To incline in opinion or preference. A court is sometimes said to "lean against" a doctrine, construction or view contended foe, whereby it is meant that the court regards it with

t fr. Sufficiency in law; legality.

A shed or structure the supports of which rest or lean against another building.

A pasture. Co. Litt 4b.

See "Bissextile."

Possessing learning; erudite; versed in the law. In statutes prescribing the qualifications of judges, "learned in the law" designates one who has received a regular legal educatio

A qualification usually prescribed by statute for judges and district attorneys. Admission to the bar is the only and conclusive test of legal learning wi,thin such a requirement.

AND CHARACTER, BY THE AUTHOR LAW CONCISE A TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS WILL BE A. The first letter of the alphabet. It is used to distinguish the first page of' a folio, the second bein

Doctrine. 1 Leon. 77.

sc. < In old Scots law. Lawful

The right to 'lease' is protected by § 1982 against the actions of third parties, as well as against the actions of the immediate lessor.

The term “Lease Agreement” means that perpetual lease granted by the State of Florida to the Miccosukee Tribe, involving a specifically described area in South Florida, title to wh

A species of conveyance much used in England, consisting theoretically of two instruments, but which are practically united in the same instrument. It was invented by Sergeant Moor

it is obvious that in principle the right of a lessee is the same as that of a purchaser in fee, and it would be a great misfortune, especially to mining interests, if a man taking

For purposes of this subsection, the term “leaseback or long-term agreement” means any agreement described in subsection (b)(4)(A).

The cancellation of the lease involved nothing more than relinquishment of the right to future rental payments in return for a present substitute payment and possession of the leas

“Leased” means subjected to a grant of primary possession entered into for a gainful purpose with a determinable fee remaining in the hands of the grantor. With respect to a lease

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “leased employee” means any person who is not an employee of the recipient and who provides services to the recipient if— (A) such services

The term “leased marketing premises” means marketing premises owned, leased, or in any way controlled by a franchisor and which the franchisee is authorized or permitted, under the

“leased motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle leased to a person for at least 4 months by a lessor that leased at least 5 vehicles during the prior 12 months.

The term “leased tract” means a tract that is subject to a lease under section 1335 or 1337 of this title for the purpose of drilling for, developing, and producing oil or natural

The legal understanding of a lease for years is, a contract for the possession and profits of land for a determinate period, with the recompense of rent.

The estate held by virtue of a lease. For the various kinds of leasehold estates, see "Tenancy."

The term “leasehold mortgage” means a mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument that pledges the leasehold interest of a lessee as security for a debt or other obligation owed b

In this subsection, the terms “capital lease” and “lease-purchase” have the meanings given those terms in Appendix B to Office of Management and Budget Circular A–11, as in effect

“lease site” means any lands or submerged lands, including the surface of a severed mineral estate, on which exploration for, or extraction or removal of, oil or gas is authorized

The term “lease term” has the meaning given to such term by section 168(i)(3).

The term “leasing company” means a lessor that is engaged in the business of leasing or renting for compensation motor vehicles without drivers to a motor carrier, motor private ca

In Scotch law. Verbal sedition, viz., slanderous and untrue speeches to the disdain, reproach, and contempt of his majesty, his council and pro- LEAUTE (Law Fr.) Legality; sufficie

The term “leasing moratoria” means the prohibitions on preleasing, leasing, and related activities on any geographic area of the outer Continental Shelf as contained in sections 10

Gleaning.

The term “least cost option” means an option for providing reliable electric services to electric customers which will, to the extent practicable, minimize life-cycle system costs,

The term “least-developed beneficiary developing country” means a beneficiary developing country that is designated as a least-developed beneficiary developing country under sectio

The term “least developed country” means a country which the Trade Representative determines is— (i) a country referred to as a least developed country within the meaning of paragr

The term &quot;least restrictive alternative principle&quot; means a principle under which a member of the armed forces committed for hospitalization and treatment shall be placed

even though the governmental purpose be legitimate and substantial, that purpose cannot be pursued by means that broadly stifle fundamental personal liberties when the end can be m

Legal sufficiency.

To give or dispose of by will. "The word 'leave,' as applied to the subject matter, prima facie means a disposition by will." 10 East, 438.

n. Consent; permission. Thus the expression leave of court is often used to signify permission granted by the court to a party to do something which, without such permission, would

A defense to an action in trespass setting up the consent of the plaintiff to the trespass complained of.

“leave bank” means a leave bank established under section 6363;

“leave contributor” means an employee who contributes leave to an agency leave bank under section 6365;

the term “leave donor” means an employee whose application to make 1 or more donations of leave under this subchapter is approved; and

Permission granted by the court to do something which, without such permission, would not be allowable.

the term “leave recipient” means an employee whose application to receive donations of leave under this subchapter is approved; / “leave recipient” means an employee whose applicat

In the absence of any apparent or declared reason—such as undue delay, bad faith or dilatory motive on the part of the movant, repeated failure to cure deficiencies by amendments p

The bills of exchange act 1855 (18 & 19 Vlct. c. 67) allowed actions on bills and notes commenced within six months after being due to be by writ of summons in a form provided by t

the term &quot;leave year&quot; means the period beginning on the first day of the first complete pay period in a calendar year and ending on the day immediately before the first d

The term leaving, used in this connection, is the synonym of owning.

the same thing as if the testator had said, 'I intend to give by this will every thing I have in the world.'

the ship is bound to the merchandise and the merchandise to the ship for the performance on the part of the shipper and shipowner of their respective contracts

A lecherous person.

LAIRWITE, or LEGERwite. A fine for adultery or fornication, anciently paid to the lords of certain manors. 4 Inst. ^06.

A fine for adultery or fornication, anciently paid to the lords of certain manors. 4 Inst 206.

A species of proof on charges of impotency in France, coitus corani testibus. Abolished A. D. 1677. Rapalje & L.

The contract makes the law. LE GUIDON (or LE GUIDON DE LA MER). The title of a celebrated French treatise on the law of insurance, being the earliest work extant on that subject. I

In Spanish law. The person duly authorized by the government to read and decipher ancient documents and titles, in order to entitle them to legal effect in courts of justice. The i

A term applied to notaries in the Middle Ages. So. Afr. Law Diet LECTRiNUM. A pulpit Mon. Ang. iii. p. 243.