Let
Concept of Let
Traditional meaning of let [1] in the English common law history: 1. To demise; to lease. 2. To deliver. 3. Hindrance; interruption. Letter-missive. 1. A letter from the King to a dean and chapter containing the name of the person whom he would have them elect as bishop. 2. A letter sent by the Lord Chancellor to a peer who is made the defendant to a bill in Chancery, to request his appearance. [rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]
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Notes and References
- Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, “Let”, Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1911, United States. This term and/or definition may be absolete. It is also called the Stimson’s Law dictionary, based on a glossary of terms, included Let.