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In Saxon law. The single value of a man or other thing; a single weregild; the compensation of a thing according to its single value or estimation. Spelman. The double gild or compensation was called "twigild," the triple, "trigild," etc. Id. … [Read more...] about ANGILD

Latin With intent to make a will. … [Read more...] about ANIMO TESTANDI

In old English law. Englishery; the fact of being an Englishman. Anglise jura in omni casu libertatis dant favorem. The laws of England in every case of liberty are favorable, (favor liberty in all cases.) Fortes, c. 42. … [Read more...] about ANGLESCHERIA

Lat. Mind; Intention; disposition; design; will. Animo, (q. v.;) with the intention or design. These terms are derived from the civil law. Animus cancellandi. The intention of destroying or canceling, (applied to wills.) Animus capiendi. The intention to take or capture. 4 C. Rob. Adm. 126, 155Animus de dicaudi. The intention of donating or dedicating. Animus defamandi. The … [Read more...] about ANIMUS

An ecclesiastical punishment by which a person is separated from the body of the church, and forbidden all intercourse with the members of the same. … [Read more...] about ANATHEMA