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Bastardy
The state of being a bastard illegitimacy
Antenati
Antenati, those born before a certain period, e.g., before marriage. In Scotland marriage removes the illegitimacy of antenati who inherit as heirs; but in England a child legitimated per subsequens matrimonium could not, before
Bastard
Law Authority (Bastardy Laws Amendment Act, 1873 (c. 9), s. 5). A bastard is not by reason of illegitimacy prevented from being a 'dependant' within the meaning of the (English) Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906, s. 13. The
Merton, Statute of
consent of the (English) Board of Agriculture and Fisheries (56 & 57 Vict. c. 57); (2) declare the illegitimacy of children born before marriage (see LEGITIMACY). It was in connection with provision (2) that the barons declared
Wills
estate which he shall be entitled to at the time of his death, notwithstanding that by reason of illegitimacy or otherwise he did not leave an heir or next-of-kin surviving him. The fourth and fifth sections relate
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