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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...]

ASSISTANT JUDGE

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A judge Of the English court of general or quarter sessions in Middlesex. He differs from the other justices in being a barrister of ten years' standing, and in being salaried. St. 7 & 8 Vict. c. 71; 22 & 23 Vict c. 4; Pritch. Quar. Sess. 31. … [Read more...]

ASSISUS

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Rented or farmed out for a specified assise; that is, a payment of a certain assessed rent in money or provisions. … [Read more...]

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