Sea weed, between high and low water mark, which has not been deposited on the shore, and which during flood tide is moved by each rising and receding wave, is adrift, although the bottom of the mass may touch the beach. Anthony v. Gifford, 2 Allen (Mass.) 549. … [Read more...] about ADRIFT
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ADMISSION AGAINST INTEREST
An admission made by a person against their own interest. Such a statement is an exception to the hearsay rule. It allows a person to testify about a statement made by another person if that person is also revealing something that is against their interest such as information that is embarrassing, incriminating other otherwise puts the witness in a bad light or position. Such … [Read more...] about ADMISSION AGAINST INTEREST
ADNIHILABE
In old English law. To annul; to make void; to reduce to nothing; to treat as nothing; to hold as or for nought. … [Read more...] about ADNIHILABE
ADROGATION
In the civil law. The adoption of one who was impubes; that is, if a male, under fourteen years of age; if a female, under twelve. Dig. 1, 7, 17, 1. … [Read more...] about ADROGATION
ADMISSION OF GUILT
When a person admits that they are guilty of an act that would constitute a criminal offense. … [Read more...] about ADMISSION OF GUILT