In Roman law. A real or apparent contradiction or inconsistency in the laws. Merl. Repert. Conflicting laws or provisions of law; inconsistent or conflicting decisions or cases. … [Read more...] about ANTINOMIA
A
APERTA BREVIA
Open, unsealed writs. … [Read more...] about APERTA BREVIA
ANTINOMY
A term used in logic and law to denote a real or apparent inconsistency or conflict between two authorities or propositions; same as antinomia, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about ANTINOMY
APERTUM FACTUM
An overt act. … [Read more...] about APERTUM FACTUM
ANTIQUA CUSTOMA
Eng. law. A duty or imposition which was collected on wool, wool-felts, and leather, was so called. This custom was called nova customa until the 22 Edw. I., when the king, without parliament, set a new imposition of 40s. a sack, and then, for the first time, the nova customa went by the name of antiqua customa. … [Read more...] about ANTIQUA CUSTOMA