To assure, or make secure by pledges, or any solemn interposition of faith. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...]
ASSECURATION
In European law. Assurance; insurance of a vessel, freight, or cargo. Ferriere. … [Read more...]
ASSECURATOR
In maritime law. An insurer, (aversor periculi.) Locc. de Jure Mar. lib. 2, c. 5, … [Read more...]
ASSEDATION
In Scotch law. An old term, used indiscriminately to signify a lease or feu right Bell; Ersk. Inst. 2, 6, 20. … [Read more...]
ASSACH
In old Welsh law. An oath made by compurgators. Brown. … [Read more...]