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ARKANSAS

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The name of one of the new states of the United States. It was admitted into the Union by the act of congress of June 15th, 1836. … [Read more...]

ARGUMENTATIVENESS

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What is used by way of reasoning in pleading is so called. 2. It is a rule that pleadings must not be argumentative. For example, when a defendant is sued for taking away the goods of the plaintiff, he must not plead that the plaintiff never had any goods, because although this may be an infallible argument it is not a good plea. The plea should be not guilty. … [Read more...]

ARLES

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Earnest. Used in Yorkshire in the phrase "Aries penny." Cowell. In Scotland it has the same signification. Bell. … [Read more...]

ARGUMENTUM AB AUCTORITATE FORTISSIMUM EST IN LEGE

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Legal maxim and Latin for an argument drawn from authority is the strongest in law. An argument whose weight comes from established authority that is recognized is the strongest argument (and certain weaker than that not supported by any or inferior authority.) … [Read more...]

ARM

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Abbreviation for "Adjustable Rate Mortgage". Also used in contracts (see "arm's length" agreements, meaning two individual parties at a reasonable distance and unrelated, e.g. not a contract between siblings or those united in some business interest.) Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An agreement between two unrelated and independent parties who are each bargaining … [Read more...]

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