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In French law. The guaranty of a bill of exchange; so called because usually placed at the foot or bottom {aval) of the bill. Story, Bills, … [Read more...] about AVAL

Complete independence, running on its own. An unencumbered government. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The political independence of a nation; the right (and condition) of self government. … [Read more...] about AUTONOMY

By this word is understood the written engagement of a third person to guaranty and to become security that a bill of exchange shall be paid when due. … [Read more...] about AVALUM

An official examination of the body of a dead person by a physician in order to determine the cause of death. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The dissection of a dead body for the purpose of inquiring into the cause of death. … [Read more...] about AUTOPSY

Fr. Chance; hazard; mischance. … [Read more...] about AVANTUBE