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...] about AFFIRMATIVE
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AFFORCIAMENTUM
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...] about AFFORCIAMENTUM
AFFAIRS
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...] about AFFAIRS
AFFIDATITS
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...] about AFFIDATITS
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
An action to do something rather than to refrain, typically referring to regulations and programs designed to compensate for some past unfair or discriminatory practices which previously denied fairness to minorities. For example, setting a required number or ratio of employees or students to be accepted from a pool of available candidates. … [Read more...] about AFFIRMATIVE ACTION