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
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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
ADNOTATIO
In the Civil law. The subscription of a name or signature to an instrument. Cod. 4, 19, 5, 7. A rescript of the prince or emperor, signed with his own hand, or sign manual. Cod. 1, 19, 1. "In the imperial law, casual homicide was excused by the indulgence of the emperor, signed with his own sign manual, annotatione principis." 4 Bl. Comm. 187. … [Read more...] about ADNOTATIO
ADS
An abbreviation for ad sectam, which means "at the suit of." Bowen v. Sewing Mach. Co., 86 111. 11. … [Read more...] about ADS
ADMINISTRATOR CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO
Administrator with the will annexed; an administrator who replaces an executor that is named in a will. This occurs when a will doesn't appoint an executor or the named executor is unavailable to serve as such. … [Read more...] about ADMINISTRATOR CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO