Word: britan
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Dates: during 1893-1893
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...comparison of the constitutions of America and Great Britan, he expressed great admiration for the former because of the protection which it afforded to the property holder. Parliament has the power to deprive a man of his property and there is no appeal; but in America such is not the case, since, if ever property be taken in consideration of the public good, the owner is fully recompensed. The American constitution developes lawyers of a higher standard because it enables them to take advantage of any defect which they may find in the law, a privilege which is denied...
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