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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...] about ARRESTO FACTO SUPER BONIS MERCATORUM ALIENIGENORUM

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

(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...] about ARREST

Fr. A judgment, sentence, or a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. The term is derived from the French law, and is used in Canada and Louisiana. Saisie arrest is an attachment of property in the hands of a third person. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition French law. An arret is a judgment, sentence, or decree of, a court of competent jurisdiction. … [Read more...] about ARRET

from arpent. A measurer or surveyor of land. … [Read more...] about ARPENTATOR