Latin: In the year of the Lord. Commonly abbreviated A. D. The computation of time, according to the Christian era, dates from the birth of Christ. This phrase has become Anglicized by adoption, so that an indictment or declaration containing the words "Anno Domini" is not demurrable as not being in the English language. State v. Gilbert, 13 Vt 647; Hale- v. Vesper, Smith (N. … [Read more...]
ANNUITY DATE
The date upon which the first (and potentially anniversary dates) when money is due to the benficiary of the agreement or policy. … [Read more...]
ANN
In Scotch law. Half a year's stipend, over and above what is owing for the incumbency, due to a minister's relict, or child, or next of kin, after his decease. Whishaw. … [Read more...]
ANNONA
Grain; food. An old English and civil law term to denote a yearly contribution by one person to the support of another. … [Read more...]
ANNUITY-TAX
An impost levied annually in Scotland for the maintenance of the ministers of religion. … [Read more...]