The child of a brother or sister; a cousin; one who has the same grandfather, but different father and mother. Calvin. … [Read more...] about AMITINUS
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AMERCIAMENT or AMERCEMENT
English law. A pecuniary punishment arbitrarily imposed by some lord or count, in distinction from a fine which is expressed according to the statute. Kitch. 78. Amerciament royal, when the amerciament is made by the sheriff, or any other officer of the king. … [Read more...] about AMERCIAMENT or AMERCEMENT
AMITTERE
Latin: In the civil and old English law. To lose. Hence the old Scotch "amitt" Amittere curiam. To lose the court; to be deprived of the privilege of attending the court. Amittere legem terrse. To lose the protection afforded by the law of the land. Amittere liberam legem. To lose one's frank law. A term having the same meaning as amittere legem terra, (q. v.) He who lost his … [Read more...] about AMITTERE
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
A voluntary professional legal association founded in 1878 to improve the quality of the legal system, legal services and legal education. … [Read more...] about AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
AMNESTY
A sovereign act of pardon and oblivion for past acts, granted by a government to all persons (or to certain persons) who have been guilty of crime or delict, generally political offenses,treason, sedition, rebellion,and often conditioned upon their return to obedience and duty within a prescribed time. A declaration of the person or persons who have newly acquired or recovered … [Read more...] about AMNESTY