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A conical tube, used in drawing water through an aperture, by the use of which the quantity of water drawn is much increased. When a privilege to draw water from a canal through the forebay or tunnel by means of in aperture has been granted, it is not lawful to add an adjutage, unless such was the intention of the parties. … [Read more...] about AJUTAGE

Settled or established by agreement This word in a deed creates a covenant. This word is a technical term, and it is synonymous with "contracted," McKisick v. McKisick, Meigs (Tenn.) 433. It means, ex vi termini, that it is the agreement of both parties, whether both sign it or not, each and both consenting to it Aikin v. Albany, V. & C. R. Co., 26 Barb. (N. Y.) 298. Agreed … [Read more...] about AGREED

The healing or remission, by a verdict rendered, of a detect or error in pleading which might have been objected to before verdict The presumption of the proof of all facts necessary to the verdict as it stands, coming to the aid of a record in which such facts are not distinctly alleged. … [Read more...] about AIDER BY VERDICT

Abbreviation for also known as; usually referred to an alias or nickname used by a person, typically criminal in nature. … [Read more...] about AKA

A concord of understanding and intention, between two or more parties, with respect to the effect upon their relative rights and duties, of certain past or future facts or performances. The act of two or more persons, who unite in expressing a mutual and common purpose, with the view of altering their rights and obligations. A coming together of parties in opinion or … [Read more...] about AGREEMENT