From grace or favor; as a matter of indulgence, not of right. … [Read more...] about A GRATIA
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A RETRO
Lat. Behind; in arrear. Et reditus proveniens inde a retro fuerit, and the rent issuing therefrom be in arrear. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 55, … [Read more...] about A RETRO
AB ABSURDO
Latin meaning leading to absurdity. … [Read more...] about AB ABSURDO
A LATERE
Latin: From the side. In connection with the succession to property, the term means "collateral." Bract fol. 206. Also, sometimes, "without right." Id. fol. 426. In ecclesiastical law, a legate a latere is one invested With full apostolic powers; one authorized to represent the pope as if the latter were present Du Cange. … [Read more...] about A LATERE
A RUBRO AD NIGRUM
Lat. From the red to the black; from the rubric or title of a statute, (which, anciently, was in red letters,) to its body, which was in the ordinary black. Tray. Latin: Max.; Bell, "Rubric." A snmmo remedio ad inferiorem actionem non habetur regressus, neqne auxilium. From (after using) the highest remedy, there can be no recourse (going back) to an inferior action, nor … [Read more...] about A RUBRO AD NIGRUM