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1. arreinement n.
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Law The procedure of calling upon an accused person to answer to a formal charge, arraignment.
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4. cǒurteisīe n.
75 quotations in 6 senses
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The complex of courtly ideals; chivalry, chivalrous conduct; also, contextually, one of these ideals, as courtly love, benevolence, kindness, cheerfulness.
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6. dē̆fendaunt n.
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(a) Law The defendant in a suit (as opposed to the plaintiff); (b) the challenged party in a trial by combat.
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7. dē̆fēsaunce n.
4 quotations in 1 sense
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Law A condition which, if fulfilled, nullifies a contract, an obligation, or a judgment against litigant; also, the document stating such a condition; in defesaunce of, for nullifying (an obligation)……
10. misprisiọ̄n n.
8 quotations in 1 sense
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Law An offense or illegal act, esp. on the part of a public official.
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15. purchā̆s(e n.
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purchase
76 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) Acquisition, gain; also, something acquired or received, a possession; wealth, property, goods; fig. something possessed as a natural gift [quot.: Capgr.], something earned or deserved; ben of……
16. purpartī(e n.
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purpartie
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(a) Law A share or division of property, esp. land, due to a person by inheritance; a portion of inherited property; (b) a portion, share; a part, division, or section on a map or in the sky; also……
18. purprestūre n.
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(a) Law An illegal occupation or encroachment upon land; unauthorized use of common, private, or royal land or of waterways, as by damming or diversion; (b) a payment or rent due to the legal owner of……