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ALIEXI JURIS

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Words applied to persons who are subject to the authority of another. An infant who is under the authority of his father or guardian, and a wife under the power of her husband, are said to be alieni juris. … [Read more...]

ALIEN REGISTRATION RECEIPT CARD

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Commonly abbreviated as ARC, it is the name used for a green card in immigration law. … [Read more...]

ALIMENT

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In Scotch law. To maintain, support, provide for; to provide with necessaries. As a noun, maintenance, support ; an allowance from the husband's estate for the support of the wife. Paters. Comp. … [Read more...]

ALIENABLE

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Proper to be the subject of alienation or transfer. … [Read more...]

ALIMENTA

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Latin: In the civil law. Aliments; means of support, including food, (cibaria,) clothing, (vestitus,) and habitation, (habitatio.) Dig. 34, 1, 6. … [Read more...]

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