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ANNUALLY

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The meaning of this term, as applied to interest, is not an undertaking to pay interest at the end of one year only, but to pay interest at the end of each and every year during a period of time, either fixed or contingent. Sparhawk v. Wills, 6 Gray (Mass.) 164; Patterson v. McNeeley, 16 Ohio St. 348; Westfield v. Westfield, 19 S. C. 89. … [Read more...] about ANNUALLY

ANIMUS MANENDI

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The intention of remaining. To acquire a domicil, the party must have his abode in one place, with the intention of remaining there; for without such intention no new domicil can be gained, and the old will not be lost. See Domicile. … [Read more...] about ANIMUS MANENDI

ANNI NUBILES

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A woman's marriageable years. The age at which a girl becomes by law fit for marriage; the age of twelve. … [Read more...] about ANNI NUBILES

ANNUITANT

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The recipient of an annuity; one who is entitled to an annuity. … [Read more...] about ANNUITANT

ANIMUS RECIPIENDI

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The intention of receiving. A man will acquire no title to a thing unless he possesses it with an intention of receiving it for himself; as, if a thing be bailed to a man, he acquires no title. … [Read more...] about ANIMUS RECIPIENDI

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