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An inferior metal, used with gold. and silver in making coin or public money. Originally, it was one of the allowances known by the name of remedy for errors, in the weight and purity of coins. The practice of making such allowances continued in all European mints after the reasons, upon which they were originally founded, had, in a great measure, ceased. In the imperfection of … [Read more...] about ALLOY

Legal maxim and Latin for an allegation contrary to a deed is not to be heard. An allegation that is completely Legal maxim and Latin for contradictory to the facts should not be heard. See also Allegans contraria non est audiendus where allegations that are contradictory to the actual facts should not be allowed to be introduced. … [Read more...] about ALLEGATIO CONTRA FACTUM NON EST ADMITTENDA

Latin: It is allowed. A word formerly used to denote that a writ or order was allowed. A word denoting the allowance by a master or prothonotary of a bill referred for his consideration, whether touching costs, damages, or matter of account. Lee. Special allocatur. The special allowance of a writ (particularly a writ of error) which is required in some particular cases. … [Read more...] about ALLOCATUR

Fr. One who conceals, steals, or carries off a thing privately. Britt c 17. … [Read more...] about ALLOYNOUR

The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, setting out what he expects to prove. A material allegation in a pleading is one essential to the claim or defense, and which could not be stricken from the pleading without leaving it insufficient Code Civil Proc. Cal. … [Read more...] about ALLEGATION