Approach; or the means, power, or opportunity of approaching Sometimes importing the occurrence of sexual intercourse ; otherwise as importing opportunity of communication for that purpose as between husband and wife. In real property law, the term "access" denotes the right vested in the owner of land which adjoins a road or other highway to go and return from his own land to … [Read more...] about ACCESS
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ACCIDENT
An unforeseen event, occurring without the will or design of the person whose mere act causes it; an unexpected, unusual, or undesigned occurrence; the effect of an unknown cause, or, the cause being known, an unprecedented consequence of it; a casualty. Burkhard v. Travelers' Ins. Co., 102 Pa. 262, 48 Am. Rep. 205; iEtna L. Ins. Co. v. Vandecar, 86 Fed. 282, 30 C. C. A. 48; … [Read more...] about ACCIDENT
ACCOMMODATION WORKS
Works which a railway company is required to make and maintain for the accommodation of the owners or occupiers of land adjoining the railway; e.g., gates, bridges, culverts, fences, etc 8 Vict c. 20, … [Read more...] about ACCOMMODATION WORKS
ACCELERATED OPTION
To allow for an early payoff in a single lump sum instead of a series of periodic future payments. … [Read more...] about ACCELERATED OPTION
ACCESSARY
In criminal law. Contributing to or aiding in the commission of a crime. One who, without being present at the commission of a felonious offense, becomes guilty of such offense, not as a chief actor, but as a participator, as by command, advice, instigation, or concealment; either before or after the fact or commission; a particeps criminis. 4 Bl. Comm. 35; Cowell. An accessary … [Read more...] about ACCESSARY