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Pardon

after the impeachment has been solemnly heard and determined, the prerogative of pardon may be extended to the person impeached. A

Year, day and waste

[annus, dies et vastum, Lat.], a part of the royal prerogative, whereby the Crown had for a year and a day

Royalty

translation of jura 'regalia' or 'jura regia'. Royal rights and prerogatives of a sovereign are covered thereunder. In its secondary sense,

Majestas

crimen l's' majestatis. Majestas, The majesty, sovereign authority, or supreme prerogative of the State or sovereign; supreme power of the people,

Monopoly

power of granting monopolies was a valuable part of the prerogative, they were abolished in 1623 by the Statute of Monopolies,

Mandate

interfering in private causes constituted a branch of the royal prerogative, which was given up by Edward I. And 1 W.

Mandamus

Mandamus [we command). (1) A high prerogative writ of a most extensive remedial nature. In form it

Latrocinium

Latrocinium, the prerogative of adjudging and executing thieves; also larceny, theft, Old Charter.

Magna Carta

sureties appears to be clear and satisfactory. It is the prerogative of the Crown to claim priority for taxes and penalties

Lighthouse

erecting and maintaining them is a branch of the royal prerogative. By the (English) Harbours, Docks and Piers Clause, etc. Act,

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