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Composed of several; consisting of many persons united together. 1 Bl. Comm. 469.

Lat Lamb of God. A piece of white wax, in a flat, oval form, like a small cake, stamped with the figure of a lamb, and consecrated by the pope. Cowell.

The science or art of cultivating the ground, especially in fields or large areas, including the tillage of the soil, the planting of seeds, the raising and harvesting of crops, and the

In English law. A passage for the admission of air into a mine. To maliciously till up, obstruct, or damage, with intent to destroy, obstruct, or render useless the air-way to any

The white book; an ancient book containing a compilation of the law and customs of the city of Loudon. It has lately been reprinted by order of the master of the rolls.

Lat Otherwise; at another time; in another manner; formerly.

He who makes a grant transfer of title, conveyance, or alienation.

The name given in England to the short clause in a conveyance or other assurance which purports to convey “all the estate, right, title, interest, claim, and demand” of the grantor, lessor,

The running of one vessel into or against another, as distinguished from a collision, i. e., the running of two vessels against each other.

A deduction, an average payment, a portion assigned or allowed: the act of allowing.

L. Lat. In old English law. A highway; the highway. 1 Sail;. 222. Alta via rctjia; the king’s highway; “the king’s high street.” Finch, Law, b. 2, c. 9.

A term applied In England to the merger or consolidation of two incorporated companies or societies. In the case of the Empire Assurance Corporation, (1807,) L. R. 4 Eij. 347, the vicechancellor

A boundary line, as going around a place; an exterior or inclosing lino or limit. The limits or circumference of a power or jurisdiction; the line circumscribing any subject-matter.

Friendly; mutually forbearing ; agreed or assented to by parties having conflicting interests or a dispute; as opposed to hostile or adversary.

In insurance. The amount that is insured, and for which underwriters are liable for loss under a policy of insurance.

The destruction of government: lawlessness; the absence of all political government; by extension, confusion in government. See Spies v. People, 122 111. 1, 253, 12 N. E. 8G5, 3 Am. St. Rep.

Lat. In international law. Of doubtful use; the use of which Is doubtful; that may be used for a civil or peaceful, as well as military or warlike, purpose. Gro. de Jure

Animals in which a right of property may be acquired by reclaiming them from wildness, but which, at common law. by reason of their base nature, are not regarded as possible subjects

The intention of remaining: intention to establish a permanent residence. 1 Kent. Comm. 70. This is the point to be settled in determining the domicile or residence of a party. Id. 77.

Lat. Annuals; a title formerly given to the Year Books. in old records. Yearlings; cattle of the first year. Cowell.