civil law. A mutual agreement, of which the effects, with respect both to the advantages and losses, whether to all the parties, or to some of them, depend on an uncertain event. Civ. Code of Louis. art. 2951. 2. These contracts are of two kinds; namely, 1. When one of the parties exposes himself to lose something which will be a profit to the other, in consideration of a sum … [Read more...] about ALEATORY CONTRACTS
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ALBINATUS
In old French law. The state or condition of an alien or foreigner. … [Read more...] about ALBINATUS
ALE-CONNER
In old English law. An officer appointed by the court leet sworn to look to the assise and goodness of ale and beer within the precincts of the leet Kitch. Courts, 46; Whishaw. An officer appointed In every court leet, and sworn to look to the assise of bread, ale, or beer within the precincts of that lordship. Cowell. … [Read more...] about ALE-CONNER
AGRI
Arable lands in common fields. … [Read more...] about AGRI
AIELESSE
A Norman French term signifying "grandmother." Kelham. … [Read more...] about AIELESSE