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AUTOCRACY

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The name of an unlimited monarchical government. A government at the will of one man, (called an "autocrat,") unchecked by constitutional restrictions or limitations. … [Read more...]

AUTHENTIC

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Genuine; true; having the character and authority of an original; duly vested with all necessary formalities and legally attested; competent, credible, and reliable as evidence. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition This term signifies an original of which there is no doubt. … [Read more...]

AUTHENTIC ACT

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In the civil law. An act which has been executed before a notary or other public officer authorized to execute such functions, or which is testified by a public seal, or has been rendered public by the authority of a competent magistrate, or which is certified as being a copy of a public register. Nov. 73, c. 2; Cod. 7, 52, 6, 4, 21; Dig. 22, 4. The authentic act, as relates to … [Read more...]

AUTOMATIC

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Something programmed to happen based upon a time or that is triggered as a result of other criteria. … [Read more...]

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