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The bed or channel through which the stream flows when it runs within its ordinary channel. Calvin. Alveus derelictus, a deserted channel. Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...] about ALVEUS

A usage among diplomats ,by which the rank and places of different powers, who have the same right and pretensions to precedence, are changed from time to time, either in a certain regular order or one determined by lot. In drawing up treaties and conventions, for example, it Is the usage of certain powers to alternate, both in the preamble and the signatures, so that each … [Read more...] about ALTERNAT

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Alms; a tenure of lands by divine service. See Frankalmoign. … [Read more...] about ALMOIN

Typically this term is used with regard to a will, trust or insurance policy. The alternate beneficiary is the person, organization or institution that receives property when the beneficiary named in the will, trust or insurance policy is unable or refuses to accept the property. For example, a beneficiary who is an ardent supporter of green technology is left a gas powered … [Read more...] about ALTERNATE BENEFICIARY