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ASSOLL

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To absolve; acquit; to set free; to deliver from excommunication. St. 1 Hen. IV. c 7; Cowell. … [Read more...]

ASSISOBS

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In Scotch law. Jurors; the persons who formed that kind of court which in Scotland was called an "assise," for the purpose of inquiring into and judging divers civil causes, such as perambulations, cognitions, molestations, purprestures, and other matters; like jurors in England. Holthouse. … [Read more...]

ASST

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Assistant … [Read more...]

ASSISORS

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Scotch law. This term corresponds nearly to that of jurors. … [Read more...]

ASSIST

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To help; aid; succor; lend countenance or encouragement to; participate in as an auxiliary. People v. Hayne, 83 Cal. Ill, 23 Pac. 1, 7 L. R. A. 348, 17 Am. St. Rep. 211; Moss v. Peoples, 51 N. C. 142; Comitez v. Parkerson (O. C.) 50 Fed. 170. Court of Assistance, Court of Assistants. See Court. Writ of assistance. See WRIT. … [Read more...]

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