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Forest
The Charta de Foresta, confirmed in Parliament, 9 Hen. 3, disafforested many forests unlawfully made. Some of the royal forests still exist, as the New Forest in Hampshire, and Windsor; they are now administered by the Commissioners … rights exercised over another's lands. The owner of a forest is also considered (notwithstanding the general rule that title cannot be made to things fer' natur') as having a qualified property in the wild animals of chase
Baronet
province of Ulster in Ireland. The number was at first 200, but has since much increased. By a Royal Warrant (see The Times, Feb. 12, 1910) an official Roll of Baronets is kept, and no one who … 1925, ss. 201(1) and 130(2), with the necessary qualifications arising by reason of the inherent nature of a title of honour, and see S.L. Act, 1928, s. 67 [Re Rivett-Carnac, (1885) 30 Ch D 136].
Salic, or Salique
account of the succession of the Crown, since it extended to private persons as much as to the royal family. The Salic law had not in view a preference of one sex to the other, much less … should dwell in it, and to whom it consequently was of more service. In proof of this, the title of allodial lands of the Salic law may be thus stated:- (1) If a man die without issue,
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Veterinary Surgeon
veterinarius, concerned with veterinum, a beast of burden]. A person who treats the illnesses, etc., of animals. A Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons was incorporated in 1844, and supplemental charters were granted thereto in 1876 and 1879. … imposes penalties for false representation as to membership of the college and prohibits unregistered practitioners from using the title of veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner. The college has disciplin-ary powers over its members, which have been extended
Civil list
list, an annual sum granted by Parliament at the commencement of each reign, for the expenses of the royal household and establishment, as distinguished from the general exigencies of the state; it is the provision made for … beer, ale, and cider, which were to be discontinued during the reign, and as to which see the title HEREDITARY DUTIES) should, during the late Queen's life, be carried to an form part of the consolidated fund.
Northern Ireland
King, a Senate and a House of Commons. The supreme authority of the Imperial Parliament is preserved. The Royal Assent is given to Bills by the Governor of Northern Ireland. The Senate consists of 24 members, 22 … war, the armed forces of the Crown, treaties and relations with foreign States, or the Dominions, dignities and titles of honour, treason, aliens, naturalization or domicile, cables and wireless, aerial navigation, lighthouses, coinage, negotiable instruments, trade marks,
Civil Law
of Romulus and Numa Pompilius. Sextus Publius Papirius, Pontifex Maximus in the reign of Tarquinius Superbus, collected the royal laws, which collection is known by the name of Jus Civile Papirianum. Legislation under the kings must have … upon their return, after an absence of three years, ten commissioners, including the three, were appointed with the title De Legibus Scribendis, whose duty it was to revise, digest, and enforce the new laws. All other magisterial
Prerogative of mercy
Prerogative of mercy. In early times the operation of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy was far wider than at the present day, as it was not only extended to … might release, but the King could not pardon: 3 Inst. 237. Appeals by wager of battel (see that title) were abolished in 1819 by 56 Geo. 3, c. 46, in consequence of Ashford v. Thornton, (1818) 1
Act of Parliament
the House of Lords within a month without amendment, it becomes an Act of Parliament on receiving the Royal assent without the House of Lords having consented to it. (2) If a bill, other than a money … special and particular words; and see INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. As to the important 'Interpretation Act, 1889,' see that title. Statutes are variously cited; many of the old statutes are called after the name of the place where
Unclaimed property
limitation necessarily applies to capital stock (but see Re Artisans, etc., Corporation), and in 1884, in Crawford v. Royal Exchange Insurance Corporation (see Times of April 29, 1884), stock on which no dividend had been paid since … and also kept in duplicate at the National Debt Office. The stock may be re-transferred to persons showing title after, in the case of stock exceeding 20l., three months' public notice by advertisement. A second claimant showing
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