Category: K
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.