LEGAL ACUMEN
\lˈiːɡə͡l ˈakjuːmˌɛn], \lˈiːɡəl ˈakjuːmˌɛn], \l_ˈiː_ɡ_əl ˈa_k_j_uː_m_ˌɛ_n]\
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the term that is given to the principle that states that if a defect in a claim to land are of a nature that requires legal skill and insight to find it, an equity court can be asked to remove the "cloud" on the title. See cloud on title.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.