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ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT

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When an arrest is made where there is a certainty that a crime has been committed, for example, a robbery in plain view of a police officer. … [Read more...]

ARRAMEUR

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In old French law. An officer employed to superintend the loading of vessels, and the safe stowage of the cargo. 1 Pet. Adm. Append. XXV. … [Read more...]

ARRESTANDIS

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bonis ne dissipentur. In the English law, a writ for him whose cattle or goods, being taken during a controversy, are likely, to be wasted and consumed. … [Read more...]

ARRAS

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In Spanish law. The donation which the husband makes to his wife, by reason or on account of marriage, and in consideration of the dote, or portion, which he receives from her. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Span. law. The property contributed by the husband, ad sustinenda onera matrimonii, is called arras. The husband is under no obligation to give arras, but it … [Read more...]

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