oetatis precatio. English law, practise. When an action is brought against an infant for lands which he hath by descent, he may show this to the court, and pray quod loquela remaneat until he shall become of age; which is called his age-prayer. Upon this being ascertained, the proceedings are stayed accordingly. When the lands did not descend, he is not allowed this privilege. … [Read more...] about AGE PRAYER or AGE PRIER
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AFFRANCHIR
L. Fr. To set free. Kelham. … [Read more...] about AFFRANCHIR
AFTERNOON
This word has two senses. It may mean the whole time from noon to midnight; or it may mean the earlier part of that time, as distinguished from the evening. When used in a statute its meaning must be determined by the context and the circumstances of the subject matter. Reg. v. Knapp, 2 El. & Bl. 451. … [Read more...] about AFTERNOON
AGED WITNESS
It has been laid down as a rule that to be considered an aged witness, a person must be at least seventy years old. See Aged Witness. … [Read more...] about AGED WITNESS
AFFRANCHISE
To liberate; to make free. … [Read more...] about AFFRANCHISE