law term

noun

an expression or word used in law

any of various periods of time appointed for the sitting of law courts

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Words nearby law term

law of thought, law of universal gravitation, law of war, law society, law stationer, law term, law unto oneself, law-abiding, law-and-order, law-hand, lawbook

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Example sentences from the Web for law term

A law-term for a duty paid to the sovereign on some rivers for the passage of boats or vessels.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
A law-term for the water running between the banks of a river.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
The reception of goods known to be stolen, a law-term, S.Erskine.
An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language|John Jamieson
The law-term "chattels" is also supposed to come from cattle.
Knowledge is Power:|Charles Knight

A law-term for the starting of a butt end, or springing a fatal leak.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth