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AFFIRMATIVE

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Averring a fact to be true; that which is opposed to negative. 2. It is a general rule of evidence that the affirmative of the issue must be proved. 3. But when the law requires a person to do an act, and the neglect of it, will render him guilty and punishable, the negative must be proved, because every man is presumed to do his duty and in that case they who affirm he did … [Read more...]

AFFORCIAMENTUM

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In old English law. A fortress or stronghold, or other fortification. Cowell. The calling of a court upon a solemn or extraordinary occasion. Id. … [Read more...]

AFFAIRS

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A person's concerns in trade or property; business. Montgomery v. Com., 91 Pa. 133; Bragaw v. Bolles, 51 N. J. Eq. 84, 25 Atl. 947. … [Read more...]

AFFIDATITS

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One who is not a vassal, but who for the sake of protection has connected himself with one more powerful. Spelman; 2 Bl. Comm. 46. … [Read more...]

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