See robbery, armed; when the crime of robbery occurs with more extreme circumstances such as being armed with weapons. … [Read more...] about AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
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AGIOTAGE
A speculation on the rise and fall of the public debt of states, or the public funds. The speculator is called "ag ioteur." … [Read more...] about AGIOTAGE
AGRARIAN
Relating to land, or to a division or distribution of land; as an agrarian law. … [Read more...] about AGRARIAN
AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE
A circumstance or condition that makes an act worse or more injurious than it would have been. … [Read more...] about AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE
AGIST
In ancient law. To take In and feed the cattle of strangers in the king's forest, and to collect the money due for the same to the king's use. Spelman; Cowell. In modern law. To take in cattle to feed, or pasture, at a certain rate of compensation. See Agistment. … [Read more...] about AGIST