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AVET

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A term used In the Scotch law, signifying to abet or assist. … [Read more...]

AVOWRY

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A pleading in the action of replevin, by which the defendant avows, that is, acknowledges, the taking of the distress or property complained of, where he took It In his own right, and sets forth the reason of it; as for rent in arrear, damage done, etc S Bl. Comm. 149; 1 Tidd. Pr. 645. Brown v. Bissett, 21 N. J. Law, 274; Hill v. Miller, 5 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 357. Avowry is … [Read more...]

AUTONOMY

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Complete independence, running on its own. An unencumbered government. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The political independence of a nation; the right (and condition) of self government. … [Read more...]

AVALUM

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By this word is understood the written engagement of a third person to guaranty and to become security that a bill of exchange shall be paid when due. … [Read more...]

AUTOPSY

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An official examination of the body of a dead person by a physician in order to determine the cause of death. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The dissection of a dead body for the purpose of inquiring into the cause of death. … [Read more...]

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