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AGENS

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Latin: An agent, a conductor, or manager of affairs. Distinguished from factor, a workman. A plaintiff. Pleta, lib. 4, c. 15, … [Read more...]

AFFRI

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In old English law. Plow cattle, bullocks or plow horses. Affri, or afri carucw; beasts of the plow. Spelman. … [Read more...]

AGARD

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An old word which signifies award. It is used in pleading, as nul agard, no award; Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition L. Fr. An award. Nul fait agard; no award made. … [Read more...]

AGENT

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(A) An agent is the person who is authorized by another person (the principal) to deal with third parties and has the power to enter binding contracts for the principal and also create liability for the principal if the agent harms another person while performing within the scope of his or her duties. (Source: TheLaw.com) (B) international law. One who is employed by a prince … [Read more...]

AFORESAID

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Before, or already said, mentioned, or recited; premised. PlowdL 67. Foresaid is used in Scotch law. Although the words "preceding" and "aforesaid" generally mean next before, and "following" means next after, yet a different signification will be given to them if required by the context and the facts of the case. Simpson v. Robert, 35 Ga. 180. … [Read more...]

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