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A quick definition of leet:
Leet was a type of court that dealt with crimes that were not as serious as high treason. It was abolished in England in 1977.
A left-handed marriage is also known as a morganatic marriage. It is a type of marriage where one partner is of a higher social rank than the other. The lower-ranking partner does not receive the same rights and privileges as the higher-ranking partner.
Legabilis means property or goods that can be given by a will. It can also be used as an adjective to mean "bequeathable."
A more thorough explanation:
Leet is a historical criminal court that used to exist in England. It was responsible for investigating and punishing crimes that were committed against the king, except for high treason. The court was abolished in 1977.
Example: In the past, people who committed crimes against the king could be brought to trial in a leet court.
A left-handed marriage is also known as a morganatic marriage. It is a type of marriage where the spouses are not of equal social status. The person of higher status is not allowed to pass on their titles or property to their spouse or children.
Example: A prince who marries a commoner in a left-handed marriage cannot pass on his royal title or inheritance to his spouse or children.
Legabilis is a Latin term that refers to property or goods that can be given through a will.
Example: A person can leave legabilis to their children or other beneficiaries in their will.
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