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AID OF THE KING

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The king's tenant prays this, when rent is demanded of him by others. … [Read more...]

AJUAR

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In Spanish law. Paraphernalia. The jewels and furniture which a wife brings in marriage. … [Read more...]

AGREEANCE

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In Scotch law. Agreement; an agreement or contract … [Read more...]

AID PRAYER

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In English practice. A proceeding formerly made use of, by way of petition in court, praying in aid of the tenant for life, etc., from the reversioner or remainder man, when the title to the inheritance was in question. It was a plea in suspension of the action. 3 Bl. Comm. 300. … [Read more...]

AJUTAGE

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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...]

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