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ACTUAL MALICE

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The "actual malice" defines the level of proof needed to establish a libel case for defamatory statements made regarding public figures or public officials. Actual Malice requires intent or reckless disregard for the truth - "knowledge that the information was false" or published "with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not." Reckless disregard for the truth requires … [Read more...]

ABSENTIA

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Latin meaning "absence". Usually used in terms such as "in absentia" or in the absence of the physical presence of a party. See also "death in absentia" and "trial in absentia". … [Read more...]

AVUNCULUS

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In the civil law. A mother's brother. 2 Bl. Comm. 230. Avunculus magnus, a great uncle. Avunculus major, a great grandmother's brother. Avunculus maximum, a great great grandmother's brother. See Dig. 38, 10, 10; Inst. 3, 6, 2. … [Read more...]

AVUS

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In the civil law. A grandfather Inst. 3, 6, 1. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Grandfather. This term is used in making genealogical tables. … [Read more...]

AWAIT

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A term used in old statutes, signifying a lying in wait, or waylaying. … [Read more...]

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