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ALDERMAN

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A judicial or administrative magistrate. Originally the word was synonymous with "elder," but was also used to designate an earl, and even a king. In English, law. An associate. to the chief civil magistrate of a corporate town or city. In American cities. The aldermen are generally a legislative body, having limited judicial powers as a body, as in matters of internal police … [Read more...] about ALDERMAN

ALIA ENORMIA

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Other wrongs. The name given to a general allegation of Injuries caused by the defendant with which the plaintiff in an action of trespass under the common law practice concluded his declaration. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition pleading. And other wrongs. In trespass, the declaration ought to conclude and other wrongs to the said plaintiff then and there did, … [Read more...] about ALIA ENORMIA

AGREE

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To concur; to come into harmony ; to give mutual assent; to unite in mental action; to exchange promises; to make an agreement. adopt Agreed, agreed to, are frequently nsed in the books, (like accord,) to show the concurrence or harmony of cases. Agreed per curiam is a common expression. To harmonize or reconcile. "You will agree your books." 8 Coke, 67. … [Read more...] about AGREE

AID AND COMFORT

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Help; support; assistance; counsel; encouragement. As an element in the crime ot treason, the giving of "aid and comfort" to the enemy may consist in a mere attempt It is not essential to constitute the giving of aid and comfort that the enterprise commenced should be successful and actually render assistance. Young v. United States, 97 U. S. 62, 24 L. Ed. 992; U. S. v. … [Read more...] about AID AND COMFORT