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Latin: Fortuitous; Incidental ; that which comes from an unusual source. Adventitia bona are goods which fall to a man otherwise than by inheritance. Adventitia dos is a dowry or portion given by some friend other than the parent. … [Read more...] about ADVENTITIUS

A 'notice' published either in handbills or in a newspaper. 2. The law in many instances requires parties to advertise in order to give notice of acts which are to be done; in these cases, the advertisement is in general equivalent to notice. 3. When an advertisement contains the terms of sale, or description of the property to be sold, it will bind the seller; and if there be … [Read more...] about ADVERTISEMENT

This term denotes the act of mixing something impure with something pure, as, to mix an inferior liquor with wino; au inferior article with coffee, tea and the like. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The act of corrupting or debasing. The term is generally applied to the act of mixing up with food or drink intended to be sold other matters of an inferior quality, … [Read more...] about ADULTERATION

An adventure. 2 Mon. Angl. 615; Townsh. PI. 50. Flotson, jet son, and lagon are styled adventures maris, (adventures of the sea.) Hale, De Jure Mar. pt. 1, c. 7. … [Read more...] about ADVENTURA

Certain articles or ordinances drawn up by Archbishop Parker and some of the bishops in 1564, at the request of Queen Elizabeth, the object of which was to enforce decency and uniformity in the ritual of the church. The queen subsequently refused to give her official sanction to these advertisements, and left them to be enforced by the bishops under their general powers. … [Read more...] about ADVERTISEMENTS OF QUEEN ELIZABETH