In old Scotch criminal law . An offense consisting in slanderous and untrue speeches, to the disdain, reproach, and contempt of the king, his council and proceedings , etc. Bell.

Gleaning.

The leasor owns and takes tenants for the leased property or product.

Health care , literacy, and per capita income are criteria for the UN designating some of the world’s poorest countries (48 in 1995) as ‘least developed’. Africa, Asia and Pacific, […]

Fr. Legality; sufficiency in law. Britt. c. 109.

To give or dispose of by will. “The word ‘leave,’ as applied to the subject- matter, prima facie means a disposition by will.” Thorley v. Thorley, 10 East, 438; Carr […]

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

As a reminder of the firm and/or good or service being sold, a salesperson gives the customer a gift.

the term that applies to a temporary absence away from work due to a long illness or a holiday.

Permission obtained from a court to take some action which, without such permission, would not be allowable; as, to sue a receiver, to file an amended pleading, to plead several […]

the term that is used when a person leaves the site of an accident without first checking to see if people are ok.

A debauched person. Cowell.

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

In Spanish law. A person appointed by competent authority to read and decipher ancient writings , to the end that they may be presented on the trial of causes as […]

A pulpit Mon. Angt torn. iii. p. 243. LECTURER

Subject matter expert’s formal presentation and a question-and-answer session that typically follows.

An instructor ; a reader of lectures; also a clergyman who assists rect- ors, etc., in preaching, etc.

In mining law. This term, as used in the mining laws of the United States (Rev. St

A book of accounts in which a trader enters the names of all persons with whom he has dealings; there being two parallel columns iu each account, one for the […]

Held as a ledger’s separate page. Classifies each as an asset, liability, or owners’ equity . Records each balance sheet item ‘s increases and decreases. Also known as an account.

In the revenue accounts of a company’s financial statements, list of liquid cash.

Value calculated as: total premiums paid minus the end-of-year policy value minus dividends. Life insurance policy ‘s net cost.

In old English law . A lathe-reeve, or chief officer of a lathe. Spelman.

The rising water or increase of the sea.

In English law . The name of a court of criminal jurisdiction , formerly of much importance, but latterly fallen into disuse. See COURT-LEET.