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In French feudal law. A species of relief; a seignorial right due on every change of a tenant A feudal right which formerly prevailed in Languedoc and Guy enne, being attached to that species of heritable estates which were granted on the contract of emphyteusis. Guyot, Inst Feod. c 5, … [Read more...] about ACAFTE

In criminal court, where the court agrees to accept a criminal defendant's guilty plea. … [Read more...] about ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA

Someone who aids a person who commits a felony with knowledge that the person helped has (a) committed a felony and (b) helps or intends to help them avoid capture or punishment. The requirements usually are the assistance of another person who: has committed a felony crime; after the crime has been committed with knowledge that the person helped has committed the … [Read more...] about ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT

In maritime law. A contract between the owner of goods and the master of a ship, by which the former intrusts the property to the latter to be sold by him on their joint account. In such case, two contracts take place: First, the contract called mandatum, by which the owner of the property gives the master power to dispose of it; and the contract of partnership, in virtue of … [Read more...] about ACCOMENDA

Eng. law. That you go to court. An original writ, issuing out of chancery for the removal of a replevin sued by plaint in court of any lord, other than the county before the sheriff. … [Read more...] about ACCEDAS AD CURIAM