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Notice to quit
the then current year of the tenancy. Where the term of a lease is to end on a precise day, there is no occasion for a notice to quit previously to bringing an action of ejectment because
More or less
inconstant use in describing the parcels in a conveyance, but the cases do not seem to define their precise effect.
Liberum tenementum
occurrence in more modern practice, in which the allegation of a general freehold title in lieu of a precise allegation of title was sufficient. It was sustained by proof of any estate of freehold, whether in fee,
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Interpretation of Statute
148. Interpretation of Statutes, as a general principle of interpretation, where the words of a statute are plain, precise and unambiguous, the intention of the legislature is to be gathered from the language of the statute itself
Know-how
sold. Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 878. Is a modern and very useful colloquial expression of no precise meaning and was used in the agreement in the context of recital and not in relation to the
Just and equitable
(in re:), (1999) 1 WLR 1092. Just and equitable, the principle of 'just and equitable' clause baffles a precise definition. It must rest with the judicial discretion of the court depending upon the facts and circumstances of
Indeterminate sentencing
a definite term of confinement, but instead prescribing a range for the minimum and maximum term, leaving the precise term to be fixed in some other way, usu. based on the prisoner's conduct and apparent rehabilitation while
Gentlewoman
woman of birth above the common; an addition of a woman's state or degree. The word has no precise meaning in law.
Gentleman
word was not employed as a legal addition until about the time of Henry V. It has no precise legal meaning, but is used to designate a man of independent means and no occupation who is not
Pawnbroker
shall be deemed the absolute owner of the pledge purchased. The regulation in the 5th Schedule are very precise, directing, e.g., publication of catalogues of the pledges, that 'the pledges of each pawnbroker in the catalogue shall
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