Arpent. A measure of land of uncertain quantity mentioned in Domesday and other old books; by some called an "acre," by others "half an acre," and by others a "furlong." Spelman; Cowell; Blount. A French measure of land, containing one hundred square perches, of eighteen feet each, or about an acre. But the quantity varied in different provinces. Spelman. In Louisiana, the … [Read more...]

In old English law. To let or demise at a fixed rent. Particularly used with reference to the public domain or crown lands; as where a license was granted to inclose land in a forest with a low hedge and a ditch, under a yearly rent, or where an encroachment, originally a purpresture, was allowed to remain on the fixing and payment of a suitable compensation to the public for … [Read more...]

In old English law. A writ against the goods of aliens found within this kingdom, in recompense of goods taken from a denizen in a foreign country, after denial of restitution. Reg. Orig. 129. The ancient civilians called it "clarigatio" but by the moderns it is termed "reprisalia." … [Read more...]

A quantity of land containing a French acre. … [Read more...]

(A) To stop; to seize; to deprive one of his liberty by virtue of legal authority. (B) It is the situation when a person is detained by police and that a reasonable person would believe they are not free to leave. An arrest does not require an announcement or the use of handcuffs or physical restraint. Questioning a person after arrest requires the Miranda warning that what is … [Read more...]