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An agreement made that adds to and/or modifies part of an earlier agreement, which remains intact except for any changes that may appear in the amendment. … [Read more...] about ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

civil law. Signifies nearly the same as adoption; the only difference between them is this, that adoption was of a person under full age but as arrogation required the person arrogated, sui juris, no one could be arrogated till he was of full age. … [Read more...] about ARROGATION

Also called articles of incorporation in some jurisdictions, which defines the responsibilities of the directors, the kind of business to be undertaken, and the means by which the shareholders exert control over the board of directors. … [Read more...] about ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

The armed forces of a nation intended for military service on land. "The term 'army' or 'armies' has never been used by congress, so far as I am advised, so as to include the navy or marines, and there is nothing in the act of 1862, or the circumstances which led to its passage, to warrant the conclusion that it was used therein in any other than its long established and … [Read more...] about ARMY

See arrearage. … [Read more...] about ARREARS