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To recognize. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 65, … [Read more...] about AD RECOGNOSCENDUM

According to value. Duties are either ad valorem or specific; the former when the duty is laid in the form of a percentage on the value of the property; the latter where it is imposed as a fixed sum on each article of a class without regard to its value. The term ad valorem tax is as well defined and fixed as any other used in political economy or legislation, and simply means … [Read more...] about AD VAXOREM

In the law of contracts. Additional terms or propositions to be added to a former agreement. ADD ONE, Addonne. L. Fr. Given to. Kelham. … [Read more...] about ADDITIONALES

For repairing and keeping in suitable condition. … [Read more...] about AD REPARATIONEM ET SUSTENTATIONEM

To inspect the womb. A writ for the summoning of a jury of matrons to determine the question of pregnancy. Ad vim majorem vel ad casus fortuitos non tenetur quis, nisi sua culpa intervenerit. No one is held to answer for the effects of a superior force, or of accidents, unless his own fault has contributed. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 72, … [Read more...] about AD VENTREM INSPICIENDUM