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In old English law. An easement. Spelman. AISNE or EIGNE. In old English law, the eldest or first born. … [Read more...] about AISIAMENTUM

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

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

In French law. The document pursuant to which an action or suit is commenced, equivalent to the writ of summons in England. Actions, however, are in some cases commenced by requite or petition. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 545. … [Read more...] about AJOURNMENT

In French law. A solicitor practising solely in the tribunals of commerce. … [Read more...] about AGREE'