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AGE OF MAJORITY

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

AGGRAVATED BATTERY

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See also aggravated assault; the presence of a condition (such as a deadly weapon) which results in a crime greater than simple battery (the unlawful touching of another person.) … [Read more...] about AGGRAVATED BATTERY

AFTERMARKET

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Second hand market or manufacturers for a product that is not the original equipment manufacturer, e.g. a market which sells less expensive, compatible power adapaters for Sony products. … [Read more...] about AFTERMARKET

AGE PRATER

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A suggestion of nonage, made by an infant party to a real action, with a prayer that the proceedings may be deferred until his full age. It is now abolished. St 11 Geo. IV.; 1 Wm. IV. c. 37, … [Read more...] about AGE PRATER

AFFOUAGE

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In French law. The right of the inhabitants of a commune or section of a commune to take from the forest the fire wood which is necessary for their use. Duverger. … [Read more...] about AFFOUAGE

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