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EX ASSENSU PATRIS

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By or with the consent of the father. A species of dower ad ostium ecclesiat, during the life of the father of the husband; the son, by the father's consent expressly given, endowing his wife with parcel of his father's lands. Abolished by 3 A 4 Wm. IV. c. 105, s 13. … [Read more...]

EVIDENTIARY

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That which is or qualifies for as evidence. For example, a witness observation about how an accident occurred. It may also be used to refer to something that relates to evidence in a particular case such as an evidentiary hearing to determine whether specific evidence is admissible at trial. Having the quality of evidence; constituting evidence; evidencing. A term introduced by … [Read more...]

EX ASSENSU SUO

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With his assent. Formal words in judgments for damages by default. Comb. 220. … [Read more...]

EVASIVE

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Tending or seeking to evade; elusive; shifting; as an evasive argument or plea. … [Read more...]

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