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The great grandfather's or great grandmother's grandfather; a fourth grandfather. The ascending line of lineal ancestry runs thus: Pater, Avus, Proavus, Abavus, At avus, Tritavus. The seventh generation in the ascending scale will be Tritavi pater, and the next above it Proavi atavus. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The male ascendant in the fifth degree, was so … [Read more...] about ATAVUS

When the court takes possession and control of the property subject to an outcome. The property may be held as a security for the plaintiff in the event the defendant loses the case. … [Read more...] about ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY

The act of witnessing an instrument in writing, at the request of the party making the same, and subscribing it as a witness. See Attest. Execution and attestation are clearly distinct formalities; the tormer being the act of the party, the latter of the witnesses only. Attestation clause. That clause wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before … [Read more...] about ATTESTATION

In Saxon law. An oath; the power or privilege of exacting and administering an oath. Spelman. … [Read more...] about ATHA

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