French law. A formula used in indorsing commercial paper, and equivalent to "without recourse." … [Read more...] about A FORFAIT ET SANS GAR AN TIE
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A RENDRE
(Fr. to render, to yield.) That which is to be rendered, yielded, or paid. Profits a rendre comprehend rents and services. Ham. N. P. 192. A rescriptis valet argumentum. An argument drawn from original writs in the register is good. Co. Litt 11a. … [Read more...] about A RENDRE
A.L.R.4th
American Law Reports, 4th series … [Read more...] about A.L.R.4th
A FORTIORI
With an even stronger reason; moreso; referring to a situation where if one thing is asserted to be true then the second thing must be true with an even greater degree of certainty. … [Read more...] about A FORTIORI
A RESPONSIS
Lat. In ecclesiastical law. One whose office it was to give or convey answers; otherwise termed respon salis, and apocrisiarius. One who, being consulted on ecclesiastical matters, gave answers, counsel, or advice; otherwise termed a consihis. Spelman, "Apocrisiarius." … [Read more...] about A RESPONSIS