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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...] about AFTER ACQUIRED PROPERTY

The age of legal adulthood, see age of majority. … [Read more...] about AGE OF CONSENT

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...] about AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

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...] about AFTER ACQUIRED TITLE

The legal age of adulthood when a person is able to perform certain actions such as being able to enter into a binding contract, voting in a general election, creating a valid will and the ability to purchase alcohol. It is also the age when parents are no longer required to make child support payments. The age of majority is 18 in most states but this also varies according to … [Read more...] about AGE OF MAJORITY