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AGGRAVATE

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To exacerbate or, more common, to make something or severe or serious (such as aggravated assault.) … [Read more...]

AFTER ACQUIRED PROPERTY

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Property that is acquired by a person after obtaining a debt instrument (such as a mortgage) that becomes added to the collateral for the underlying load or debt. Also refers to property acquired after a declaration of bankruptcy. … [Read more...]

AGE OF CONSENT

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The age of legal adulthood, see age of majority. … [Read more...]

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

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An assault crime that results in a greater offense due to another condition, such as an assault (physically attacking another person) using a dangerous or deadly weapon which acts to aggravate the seriousness of the crime to a greater level. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An assault with circumstances of aggravation, or of a heinous character, or with intent to … [Read more...]

AFTER ACQUIRED TITLE

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When a second party acquires title to a property that ostensibly was already transferred to another party. The property should go to the first person who properly acquired title. … [Read more...]

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