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Plebeians
Plebeians PLEBEIANS, plẹ-bē’ạnz (Plebs), an order of the Roman people, corresponding to the English Commons. The time at which the Plebeians were recognized as a distinct order in the state is not known; they were at first excluded from almost every right of citizenship. They differed from […]
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Peace movement
Peace movement in Europe In the Past A world-wide movement aiming at the abolition of war, more especially international war. While fighting has always been one of the chief occupations of mankind; while ideas of national greatness are largely associated with battles, campaigns and […]
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The Reformation
The Reformation was the movement in the religious life of western Europe in the 16th century which resulted in the formation of the Protestant Church. At earlier periods there had been a feeling that conditions in the leadership of Christendom needed improvement and attempts at betterment […]
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The Reformation
The Reformation was the movement in the religious life of western Europe in the 16th century which resulted in the formation of the Protestant Church. At earlier periods there had been a feeling that conditions in the leadership of Christendom needed improvement and attempts at betterment […]
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Inquisition
Inquisition in Europe The Inquisition was a tribunal or system of tribunals instituted by the Roman Catholic Church for the discovery, examination and conviction of heretics and their punishment by the secular arm. Under the successors of Constantine in the Roman Empire the repression of […]
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Dueling
Dueling in Europe Dueling or Duel (from duellum, derived from duo) is a combat between two, at a time and place appointed in consequence of a challenge, and so is distinguished from an encounter taking place without any previous arrangement. The custom of dueling was derived from the […]
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Concise Law Dictionary
Osborn´s Concise Law Dictionary in Europe Introduction Since 1927, the easy to read and popular Osborn´s Concise Law Dictionary (1) has provided English students and practitioners a succint guide to the special language of the law, which serves as well as a source of reference. His strenght […]
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Concise Law Dictionary
Osborn´s Concise Law Dictionary in Europe Introduction Since 1927, the easy to read and popular Osborn´s Concise Law Dictionary (1) has provided English students and practitioners a succint guide to the special language of the law, which serves as well as a source of reference. His strenght […]
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Woolsack
Definition of Woolsack The seat on which the Lord Chancellor sits m his capacity of Speaker of the House of Lords. It is not technically part of the House. When ‘the Lord Chancellor votes as a peer, he votes from the Woolsack ; but if he desires to speak as a peer, he leaves the…
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Yorkshire Deed Registry
Definition of Yorkshire Deed Registry A registry of deeds and wills relating to land in Yorkshire. If a deed or will is not registered it is void as against a subsequent purchaser for value, who has registered his deed. By the Law of Property Act, 1925, s. 11, instruments which do not deal […]