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ATTACK

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To take action against another with aggression and intent to cause damage or harm. … [Read more...]

ATHEIST

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One who does not believe in the existence of a God. Gibson v. Insurance Co., 37 N. Y. 584; Thurston v. Whitney, 2 Cush. (Mass.) 110; Com. v. Hills, 10 Cush. (Mass.) 53a … [Read more...]

ATTAINDER

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That extinction of civil rights and capacities which takes place whenever a person who has committed treason or felony receives sentence of death for his crime. 1 Steph. Oomm. 408; 1 Bish. Crim. Law, … [Read more...]

ATIA

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Hatred or ill will. See DE ODIO ET ATIA … [Read more...]

ATTAINT

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In old English practice. A writ which lay to inquire whether a jury of twelve men had given a false verdict, in order that the judgment might be reversed. 3 Bl. Comm. 402; Bract, fol. 2886 292. This inquiry was made by a grand assise or jury of twenty four persons, and, if they found the verdict a false one, the judgment wai. that the jurors should become infamous, should … [Read more...]

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