Among the acts; among the recorded proceedings. In the civil law, this phrase is applied to appeals taken orally, in the presence of the judge, at the time of judgment or sentence. … [Read more...] about APUD ACTA
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ARATURIA
Land suitable for the plow; arable land. Spelman. … [Read more...] about ARATURIA
ARBITRATION OF EXCHANGE
This takes place where a merchant pays his debts in one country by a bill of exchange upon another. … [Read more...] about ARBITRATION OF EXCHANGE
AQUA
In the civil and old English law. Water; sometimes a stream or water course. Aqua sestiva. In Roman law. Summer water; water that was used in summer only Dig. 43, 20, 1, 3, 4 Aqua currens. Running water. Aqua dulcis, or frisca. Fresh water. Reg. Orig. 97; Bract fols. 117, 135. Aqua fontanea. Spring water. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 27, … [Read more...] about AQUA
ARBITER
Another term for arbitrator or the adjudicating and presiding person to whom a dispute has been submitted for arbitration. One who, decides without any control. A judge with the most extensive arbitrary powers; an arbitrator. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A person chosen to decide a controversy; an arbitrator, referee. A person bound to decide according to the … [Read more...] about ARBITER