ancient lights

noun

1. usually functioning as singular the legal right to receive, by a particular window or windows, adequate and unobstructed daylight

Example Sentences

Mr. P. vows he'll proceed against them for nuisance—interfering with Ancient Lights.

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Ancient lights are not provided for, and chimneys are not mentioned.

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A good example of what I mean is to be found in number fifteen of the collection, "Ancient Lights."

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It was a Celtic shadow that early one morning obstructed my ancient lights.

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