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AMBITUS
In the Roman law. A going around; a path worn by going around. A space of at least two and a half feet in width, between neighboring houses, left for the convenience of going around them. Calvin. The procuring of a public office by money or gifts; the unlawful buying and selling of a public office. Inst 4, 18, 11; Dig. 48, 14. Ambulatoria est voluntas defunc^i usque ad vitse … [Read more...] about AMBITUS
AMENTIA
In medical jurisprudence. Insanity; idiocy. See Insanity. … [Read more...] about AMENTIA
AMALGAMATION
A term applied in England to the merger or consolidation of two incorporated companies or societies. In the case of the Empire Assurance Corporation, (1867,) L. R. 4 Eq. 347, the vice chancellor said: "It is difficult to say what the word 'amalgamate' means. I confess at this moment I have not the least conception of what the full legal effect of the word is. We do not find it … [Read more...] about AMALGAMATION
AMBULANCE CHASER
Slang, a denigrating term used to refer to personal injury lawyers who are overzealous in their pursuit of clients. … [Read more...] about AMBULANCE CHASER