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In medical jurisprudence. A drug or medicine capable of, or used for, producing abortion. … [Read more...] about ABORTIFACIENT

To go in a clandestine manner out of the jurisdiction of the courts, or to lie concealed, in order to avoid their process. To hide, conceal, or absent oneself clandestinely, with the intent to avoid legal process. Smith v. Johnson, 43 Neb. 754, 62 N. W. 217; Hoggett v. Emerson, 8 Kan. 262; Ware v. Todd, 1 Ala. 200; Kingsland v. Wor sham, 15 Mo. 657. … [Read more...] about ABSCOND

In old English law. The depriving of a thing by the judgment of a court; a putting out of court; the same as forisjudicatio, forjudgment, forjudger. Co. Litt lOOo, 6; Townsh. PL 49. … [Read more...] about ABJUDICATIO

In criminal law. The miscarriage or premature delivery of a woman who is quick with child. When this is brought about with a malicious design, or for an unlawful purpose, it is a crime in law. The act of bringing forth what is yet imperfect ; and particularly the delivery or expulsion of the human foetus prematurely, or before it is yet capable of sustaining life. Also the … [Read more...] about ABORTION

One who absconds from his creditors. An absconding debtor is one who lives without the state, or who has intentionally concealed himself from his creditors, or withdrawn himself from the reach of their suits, with intent to frustrate their just demands. Thus, if a person departs from his usual residence, or remains absent therefrom, or conceals himself in his house, so that he … [Read more...] about ABSCONDING DEBTOR