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Category: L

LOGIUM

In old records. A lodge, hovel, or outhouse.

LUMEN

Lnt. In the civil law. Light; the light of the sun or sky; the privilege of receiving light into a house. A light or window.

LYING IN WAIT

Lying In ambush; lying hid or concealed for the purpose of making a suddeu and unexpected attack upon a person when he shall arrive at the scene. In some jurisdictions, where there

LIQUIDATED AND UNLIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The former term is applicable when the amount of the damages has been ascertained by the judgment in the action, or when a specific sum of money has been expressly stipulated by

LAW DAY

The day prescribed in a bond, mortgage, or defeasible deed for payment of the debt secured thereby, or, in default of payment, the forfeiture of the property mortgaged. But this does not

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