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COMMUNIS OPINIO Definition & Legal Meaning

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Common opinion ; general professional opinion. According to Lord Coke, (who places it on the footing of observance or usage.) common opinion is good authority in law. Co. Litt. 180a. COMMUNIS PARIES 230 COMPANIES CLAUSES

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