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Mora

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Mora, a moor, marshland, a heath, fen land, barren and unprofitable ground, Co. Litt. 5 a.

--Delay. Mere delay has no legal result where express or implied promptness could not have been exacted, but the onus or proof increases on those responsible as the delay itself increases.

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