A term used In the Scotch law, signifying to abet or assist. … [Read more...] about AVET
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AVOWRY
A pleading in the action of replevin, by which the defendant avows, that is, acknowledges, the taking of the distress or property complained of, where he took It In his own right, and sets forth the reason of it; as for rent in arrear, damage done, etc S Bl. Comm. 149; 1 Tidd. Pr. 645. Brown v. Bissett, 21 N. J. Law, 274; Hill v. Miller, 5 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 357. Avowry is … [Read more...] about AVOWRY
AVIA
In the civil law. A grandmother. Inst 3, 6, 3. … [Read more...] about AVIA
AVOWTERER
In English law. An adulterer with whom a married woman continues in adultery. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about AVOWTERER
AVIATICUS
In the civil law. A grandson. … [Read more...] about AVIATICUS