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ARATRUM TERRA

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In old English law. A plow of land; a plow land; as much land as could be tilled with one plow. Whis haw. … [Read more...]

ARBITRATION AWARD

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A decision of an arbitrator which may award a party to the arbitration. … [Read more...]

APT A VIRO

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Fit for a husband; marriageable; a woman who has reached marriageable years. … [Read more...]

ARATURA TERRAE

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The plowing of land by the tenant, or vassal, in the service of his lord. Whishaw. … [Read more...]

ARBITRATION CLAUSE

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A clause within an agreement or contract which requires a party or the parties to settle any and all disputes in an arbitration proceeding rather than a court of law. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A clause inserted in a contract providing for compulsory arbitration in case of dispute as to rights or liabilities under it; ineffectual if it purports to oust the … [Read more...]

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