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ATTERMINING

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In old English law. A putting off; the granting of a time or term, as tor the payment of a debt Cowell. … [Read more...]

ATTACHMENT

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The act or process of taking, apprehending, or seizing persons or property, by virtue of a writ, summons, or other judicial order, and bringing the same into the custody of the law; used either for the purpose of bringing a person before the court of acquiring jurisdiction over the property seized, to compel an appearance, to furnish security for debt or costs, or to arrest a … [Read more...]

ATTERMOIEMENT

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In canon law. A making terms; a composition, as with creditors. 7 Low. Can. 272, 306. … [Read more...]

ATAVUNCULUS

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The brother of a great grandfather's grandmother. … [Read more...]

ATTACHMENT OF PRIVILEGE

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Eng. law. A process by which a man by virtue of his privilege, calls another to litigate in that court to which he himself belongs; and who has the privilege to answer there. … [Read more...]

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