Estate law. Under common law, if a devisee died before the testator, the bequest would lapse and not pass to the heirs of the devisee. The statute bypasses the common law preventing the bequest from lapsing, e.g. if a son died before the father, the son's children would still be able to inherit their share of the estate of their grandfather rather than having the bequest lapse. … [Read more...] about ANTI-LAPSE STATUTE
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APARTMENTS
A part of a house occupied by a person, while the rest is occupied by another, or others. … [Read more...] about APARTMENTS
ANTI-MANLFESTO
The declaration of the reasons which one of the belligerents publishes, to show that the war as to him is defensive. … [Read more...] about ANTI-MANLFESTO
APATTSATIO
An agreement or compact Du Cange. … [Read more...] about APATTSATIO
ANTINOMIA
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