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Lat. (From cUea, g. v.) In the civil law. A gamester; one who plays at games of hazard. Dig. 11, 5; Cod. 3, 43. … [Read more...] about ALEATOR

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

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

Chance, at random. … [Read more...] about ALEATORY

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