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The taking and receiving of anything in good part and as it were a tacit agreement to a preceding act which might have been defeated or avoided if such acceptance had not been made. Brooke, Abr. The acceptance of goods sold under a contract which would be void by the statute of frauds without delivery and acceptance involves something more than the act of the vendor in the … [Read more...] about ACCEPTANCE

One who is an accessory to the crime cannot be guilty of a more serious crime than the principal offender. … [Read more...] about ACCESSORIUS SEQUITUR

In Spanish law. A right of action; also the method of judicial procedure for the recovery of property or a debt. Escriche, Die. Leg. 49. Accipere quid ut justitiam facias, non est tarn accipere qnam extorquere. To accept anything as a reward for doing justice is rather extorting than accepting. Lofft, 72. … [Read more...] about ACCION

Fr. In French law. Acceptance in case of need; an acceptance by one on whom a bill is drawn au besom, that is, in case of refusal or failure of the drawee to accept Story, Bills, … [Read more...] about ACCEPTANCE AU BESOIN

(A) Criminal Law: Refers to a person who intentionally helps another person commit a felony crime by either helping plan the crime, concealing evidence of the crime or concealing the identity of the person who committed the crime. In most circumstances, the accessory is not physically present during the commission of a crime. By way of example, helping a thief get away from a … [Read more...] about ACCESSORY