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APPOINTMENT

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In chancery practice. The exercise of a right to designate the person or persons who are to take the use of real estate. 2 Washb. Real Prop. 302. The act of a person in directing the disposition of property, by limiting a use, or by substituting a new use for a former one, in pursuance of a power granted to him for that purpose by a preceding deed, called a "power of … [Read more...]

APPARLEMENT

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In old English law. Resemblance; likelihood; as apparlement of war. St 2 Rich. II. st 1, c. 6; Cowell. … [Read more...]

APPELLO

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Lat. In the civil law. I appeal. The form of making an appeal apud acta. Dig. 49, 1, 2. … [Read more...]

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS

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The directors of a company that are named in the articles of association and nominated and appointed by the initial investors. Directors are appointed by original investors and named in association articles. The nominated person must sign and agree to take the position. It is usually done at meetings. An existing director can fill in if need be. … [Read more...]

APOSTOLUS

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A messenger; an ambassador, legate, or nuncio. Spelman. … [Read more...]

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