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A tax upon or tribute payable out of land. … [Read more...] about AGRARIUM

v. To support, help, or assist. This word must be distinguished from its synonym "encourage," the difference being that the former connotes active support and assistance, while the latter does not; and also from "abet," which last word imports necessary criminality in the act furthered, while "aid," standing alone, does not. See Abet. … [Read more...] about AID

In English law. A passage for the admission of air into a mine. To maliciously fill up, obstruct, or damage, with intent to destroy, obstruct, or render useless the air way to any mine, is a felony punishable by penal servitude or imprisonment at the discretion of the court. 24 & 25 Vict c 97, … [Read more...] about AIR-WAY

In old English law. Agreement; an agreement Spelman. … [Read more...] about AGREAMENTUM

See abet, the act of helping another person commit a crime, usually in a more passive manner, such as serving as a lookout for a robbery. Despite not taking such an active role, one guilty of aiding and abetting may be guilty of a crime and punished as if they took an active role. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In criminal law. That kind of connection with the … [Read more...] about AID AND ABET