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Libel

supply information does not create such a duty or common interest that communications made in fulfilment of the contractual obligations are privileged. The underlying principle is the common convenience and welfare of society, and not the convenience

Kissing the book

them oral obligation to keep the oath taken is extinguished, and that the offence of perjury is not committed. The whole practice of taking an oath has now been altered by the (English) Oaths Act, 1909. See

Knight-marshal

Knight-marshal, an officer in the royal household who has jurisdiction and cognisance of offences committed within the household and verge, and of all contracts made therein-a member of the household being one of

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Lacuna in the prosecution

Lacuna in the prosecution, is not to be equated with the fallout of an oversight committed by a public prosecutor during trial, either in producing relevant materials or in eliciting relevant answer from witnesses,

Lah-slit

Lah-slit, a mulct for offences committed by the Danes, Anc. Inst. Eng.

Law and order and public order

the act, but in the degree and extent of its reach upon society. Acts similar in nature, but committed in different contexts and circumstances, might cause different reactions. In one case it might affect specific individuals only,

Law Reform (UK)

that judgment as so varied. (4) Nothing in this section shall-- (a) apply with respect to any tort committed before the commencement of this Part of this Act; or (b) affect any criminal proceedings against any person

Liberam legem amittere

chattels and lands for life, to have those lands wasted, houses razed, trees rooted up, and one's body committed to prison. It was anciently pronounced against conspirators, but is now disused, the punishment substituted being fine and

Juvenile in conflict with law

Juvenile in conflict with law, means a juvenile who is alleged to have committed an offence. [Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 (56 of 2000), s. 2(l)]

Lunatic

the special verdict that a prisoner is guilty of the offence charged but insane at the time he committed it [(English) Trial of Lunatics Act, 1883, s. 2]. A person found on arraignment to be insane by

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