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EASTERLY

Categories: International Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

EASTERLY. This wofd, when used alone, will be construed to mean “due east.” But that is a rule of necessity growing out of the indefiniteness of the term, and has bo application where other words are used for the purpose of qualifying its meaning. Where such is the case, instead of meaning “due east,” it means precisely what the qualifying word makes it mean. Fratt v. Woodward, 82 Cal. 227, 81 Am. Dec. 578; Scraper v. Pipes, 59 Ind. 164; Wiltsee v. Mill &
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.