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AYANT CAUSE

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In French law. This term signifies one to whom a right has been assigned, either by will, gift, sale, exchange, or the like; an assignee. An ayant cause differs from an heir who acquires the right by inheritance. 8 TouUier, n. 245. The term is used in Louisiana. … [Read more...]

AYLE

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See Am.. … [Read more...]

AYRE

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In old Scotch law. Eyre; a circuit, eyre, or iter. … [Read more...]

AYUNTAMIENTO

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In Spanish law. A congress of persons; the municipal council of a city or town. … [Read more...]

AZURE

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A term used in heraldry, signifying blue. … [Read more...]

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