In Saxon law. The estimation or valuation of the head; the price or value of a man. By the laws of Athelstan, the life of every man not excepting that of the king himself, was estimated at a certain price, which was called the were, or wstimatio capitis. Crabb, Eng. Law, c. 4. 2Estimatio prseteriti delicti ex post remo facto nnuqnam crescit. The weight of a past offense is … [Read more...] about AESTIMATIO CAPITIS
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ADVENT
A period of time recognized by the English common and ecclesiastical law, beginning on the Sunday that falls either upon St. Andrew's day, being the 30th of November, or the next to it, and continuing to Christmas day. Wharton. … [Read more...] about ADVENT
ADVERSE WITNESS
A witness called by or testifying on behalf of the opposing party. expected to provide testimony to support the opposing party's case. … [Read more...] about ADVERSE WITNESS
ADULTER
Lat. One who corrupts; one who seduces another man's wife. Adulter solidorum. A corruptor of metals; a counterfeiter. Calvin. … [Read more...] about ADULTER
ADVENTITIOUS
That which comes incidentally, fortuitously, or out of the regular course. "Adventitious value" of lands. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition adventitius. From advenio; what comes incidentally; us adventitia bona, goods that, fall to a man otherwise than by inheritance; or adventitia dos, a dowry or portion given by some other friend beside the parent. … [Read more...] about ADVENTITIOUS