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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

Fr. Another. Autre action pendant. Another action pending. Autre droit. The right of another. Autre vie. Another's life. A person holding an estate for or during the life of another is called a tenant "Aur autre vie," or "pur terme d'autre vien" Litt. … [Read more...] about AUTRE

Average; the loss and damage suffered in the course of a navigation. Poth. Mar. Louage, 105. … [Read more...] about AVARIA, AVARIE