In French Law. In a society en commandite' an associd en nom is one who is liable for the engagements of the undertaking to the whole extent of his property. This expression arises from the fact that the names of the associ6s so liable figure in the firm name or form part of the soci6t& en nom collecUf. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 546. … [Read more...] about ASSOCIE' EN NOM
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ASSISER
An assessor; juror; an officer who has the care and oversight of weights and measures. … [Read more...] about ASSISER
ASSOILZIE
In Scotch law. To acquit the defendant in an action; to find a criminal not guilty. … [Read more...] about ASSOILZIE
ASSISES OF JERUSALEM
The name of a code of feudal law, made at a general assembly of lords, after the conquest of Jerusalem. It was compiled principally from the laws and customs of France. They were reduced to form about the year 1290, by Jean d'Iblin. He defines the word assises to signify the assemblies of the great, men of the realm. … [Read more...] about ASSISES OF JERUSALEM
ASSOLL
To absolve; acquit; to set free; to deliver from excommunication. St. 1 Hen. IV. c 7; Cowell. … [Read more...] about ASSOLL