Lat. In the Roman and civil law. A pound weight; and a coin originally weighing a pound, (called also "libra;") divided into twelve parts, called "uncice." Any integral sum, subject to division in certain proportions. Frequently applied in the civil law to inheritances; the whole inheritance being termed "as," and its several proportionate parts "sextans" uquadrans,n etc. … [Read more...]

The removal of things from one place to another. The carrying away of goods; one of the circumstances requisite to constitute the offense of larceny. … [Read more...]

These words contrast the relative position of two persons, with a tacit reference to a different relationship between one of them and a third person. For instance, the temporary bailee of a chattel is entitled to it as Between himself and a stranger, or as against a stranger; reference being made by this form of words to the rights of the bailor. Wharton. … [Read more...]

He carried away. Sometimes used as a noun to denote a carrying away. An "asportavit of personal chattels." 2 H. Bl. 4. … [Read more...]

In the civil law. Money or other valuable things given by the buyer to the seller, for the purpose of evidencing the contract; earnest. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition contracts, in the civil law. Money or other valuable things given by the buyer to the seller, for the purpose of evidencing the contract earnest. 2. There are two kinds of arrhae; one kind given … [Read more...]