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ATPATRUUS

The brother of a greatgrandfather's grandfather. … [Read more...] about ATPATRUUS

ATTEMPTED CRIME

Frequently applying to preparation and steps taken to commit a crime. … [Read more...] about ATTEMPTED CRIME

In maritime law. A Spanish term signifying athwart, at right angles, or abeam; sometimes used as descriptive of the position of a vessel which is "lying to." The Hugo (D. C.) 57 Fed. 403, 410. … [Read more...] about ATRAVESADOS

ATTEMPTED MURDER

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the term used when a person has planned to kill another person and was unsuccessful. … [Read more...] about ATTEMPTED MURDER

ATROCITY

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A heinous act or one that involves extensive brutality or extreme cruelty, a horrendous and unthinkable crime. … [Read more...] about ATROCITY

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