In the English court of exchequer, is a day appointed by the judges of the common pleas, and barons of the exchequer, to be held a few days after the beginning of every term for the general affirmance or reversal of judgments. 2 Tidd, Pr. 1091. … [Read more...] about AFFIRMANCE DAY GENERAL
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AFFORATUS
Appraised or valued, as things vendible in a market. Blount … [Read more...] about AFFORATUS
ADVOCATE GENERAL
The adviser of the crown in England on questions of naval and military law. Advocate, lord. The principal crown lawyer in Scotland, and one of the great officers of state of Scotland. It is his duty to act as public prosecutor; but private individuals injured may prosecute upon obtaining his concurrence. He is assisted by a solicitor general and four junior counsel, termed … [Read more...] about ADVOCATE GENERAL
AEFESN
In old English law. The remuneration to the proprietor of a domain for the privilege of feeding swine under the oaks and beeches of his woods. … [Read more...] about AEFESN
AETATE PROBANDA
A writ which inquired whether the king's tenant holding in chief by chivalry was of full age to receive his lands. It was directed to the escheater of the county. Now disused. XTHELING. In Saxon law. A noble; generally a prince of the blood. … [Read more...] about AETATE PROBANDA