Lat. In criminal law. Elsewhere; in another place. A term used to express that mode of defense to a criminal prosecution, where the party accused, in order to prove that he could not have committed the crime with which he is charged, offers evidence to show that he was in another place at the time; which is termed setting up an alibi. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about ALIBI
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ALBA FIRMA
In old English law. White rent; rent payable in silver or white money, as distinguished from that which was anciently paid in corn or provisions, called black mail, or black rent Spelman; Reg. Orig. 319&. … [Read more...] about ALBA FIRMA
ALEATORY
Chance, at random. … [Read more...] about ALEATORY
ALIEN
n. A foreigner; one born abroad; a person resident in one country, but owing allegiance to another. In England, one born out of the allegiance of the king. In the United States, one born out of the jurisdiction of the United States, and who has not been naturalized under their constitution and laws. 2 Kent, Comm. 50; Ex parte Dawson, 3 Bradf. Sur. (N. Y.) 136; Lynch t. Clarke, … [Read more...] about ALIEN
ALBACEA
In Spanish law. An executor or administrator; one who is charged with fulfilling and executing that which is directed by the testator in his testament or other last disposition. Enteric v. Alvarado, 64 Cal. 529, 2 Pac. 418, 433. … [Read more...] about ALBACEA