An opinion that doesn't resolve an actual dispute but one that states what the rule should be in a hypothetical case that provides guidance going forward on a particular matter. … [Read more...] about ADVISORY OPINION
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ADVOWTRY
See Advoutbt. ZBDES. Latin: In the civil law. A house, dwelling, place of habitation, whether in the city or country. Dig. 30, 41, 5. In the country everything upon the surface of the soil passed under the term "cedes" Du Cange; Calvin. … [Read more...] about ADVOWTRY
AERA, OR ERA
A fixed point of chronological time, whence any number of years is counted; thus, the Christian era began at the birth of Christ, and the Mohammedan era at the flight of Mohammed from Mecca to Medina. The derivation of the word has been much contested. Wharton. … [Read more...] about AERA, OR ERA
ADVOCACY
The act of arguing or stating a case on behalf of someone or a cause. … [Read more...] about ADVOCACY
AEDES
Lat. In the civil law. A house, dwelling, place of habitation, whether in the city or country. Dig. 30, 41, 5. In the country everything upon the surface of the soil passed under the term "aedes." Du Cange; Calvin. … [Read more...] about AEDES