Thus you observe, first, that by the express words of the law all possibility of acquiring any species of valuable property, in any sort connected with land, is taken away; and, secondly, by the construction all security for money is also cut off.
Burke highlights the severe limitations imposed by law on property acquisition and financial security.
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