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K B
Meaning of K b The following is an old definition of K b [1]: King's bench, see, in this resource, the term Resources Notes and References Concept of K b provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases [...]K C
Meaning of K c The following is an old definition of K c [1]: King's council, or counsel, qsee, in this resource, the term Resources Notes and References Concept of K c provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of [...]K.B.
Concept of K.B. Traditional meaning of k.b. [1] in the English common law history: The King's Bench; see the entry on types of courts, 8. [rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, "K.B.", Boston: Little, [...]Keep
Meaning of Keep The following is an old definition of Keep [1]: Varies in meaning with the connections in -which it is found - the context or circumstances. Keep a gaming table. Implies a use not merely temporary. Keep a nuisanoe. See Maintain. Keep a woman. In popular acceptation, imports an [...]Keeper
Definition of Keeper The 'keeper' is the person who owns the animal or the head of the household if the owner is under 16.Keeper Of The Forest
Concept of Keeper of the Forest Traditional meaning of keeper of the forest [1] in the English common law history: The warden or chief officer of a forest. Keeper of the Great Seal: see LORD. [rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary [...]Keith Joseph
Sir Keith Joseph History Influential Conservative politician. Held office under Heath as Secretary of State for Social Services between 1970-1974, under Thatcher as Secretary of State for Industry between 1979-1981 and for Education and Social Science between 1981-1986. A leading Conservative [...]Kenneth Robinson
Kenneth Robinson History Labour politician who served as a government whip from 1950-1951, and Privy Councillor in 1964. As Minister of Health in Harold Wilson's first government, he oversaw the banning of cigarette advertising on television and the reintroduction of prescription charges. [...]King
Concept of King; Queen The following is an old definition of King; Queen [1], a term which has several meanings:1. The person in whom is invested the supreme executive power of the government of Great Britain Alternative Meaning Sovereign power; government; commonwealth; state. Compare Rex. [...]King’s Bench Division
The King’s Bench Division Name The King’s Bench Division is the standarized name of one of the UK Historic Courts (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the King’s Bench Division in the UK court legal history).King’s Bench Division (Northern Ireland)
The King’s Bench Division (Northern Ireland) Name The King’s Bench Division (Northern Ireland) is the standarized name of one of the UK Historic Courts (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the King’s Bench [...]King's Bench
Concept of King's Bench Traditional meaning of king's bench [1] in the English common law history: King's Bench Division: COURT, 22. King's Covincil: COURT, 6. King's Court: COURT, 2, 115. king's silver: money formerly paid in the C. P. for the licentia concordandi in levying a fine. King's [...]Kingsley Wood
Sir Kingsley Wood History Conservative MP and Minister between 1918-1943. Secretary of State for Air leading up to the Second World War, and Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1940-1943. History of the Sir Kingsley Wood (1881-1943) The following commentary about Sir Kingsley Wood (1881-1943) [...]Kirby's Quest
Concept of Kirby's Quest Traditional meaning of kirby's quest [1] in the English common law history: The record of a survey of all the lands in England made in the reign of Edward I. [rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of [...]Kitchener of Khartoum
History of the Field Marshal 1st Lord Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916) The following commentary about Field Marshal 1st Lord Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916) in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Secretary of State for War (in charge of the War Office, and [...]Kith and Kin
Kith And Kin History Phrase used to mean friends, relations and neighbours. Used in Commonwealth countries in the 1960s among white settlers from Great the United Kingdom.Knight's Fee
English Old Law: Knight's Fee in the Past An uncertain measure of land, but, according to some opinions it is said to contain six hundred and eighty acres. Co. Litt. 69, a. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about knight's fee [...]Knight's Service
English Law: Knight's Service in the Past It was, formerly, a tenure of lands. Those who held by knight's service were called: milites qui per loricas terras suas defendunt;: soldiers who defend the country by their armor. There is further information on this topic in this legal reference. The [...]Knights Of The Shire
Concept of Knights of the Shire Traditional meaning of knights of the shire [1] in the English common law history: Two members of Parliament, elected to represent each county at large. [rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of [...]Knowingly
Definition of Knowingly The use of this word in the definition of the offence is intended to show that mens rea is required for the offence.In Perpetual Beta
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