A
1. The first letter of the English alphabet, used to distinguish the first page of a folio from the second, marked b, […]
A Aver Et Tener
L. Fr. (L. Lat. habendum et tenendum.) To have and to hold. Co. Litt. §§ 523, 524. A aver et tener a […]
A Cielo Usque Ad Centrum
From the heavens to the center of the earth. Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
A communi observantia non est recedendum
From common observance there should be no departure; there must be no departure from common usage. 2 Coke, 74; Co. Litt. 186a, […]
A Consiliis
(Lat. consilium, advice.) Of counsel; a counsellor. The term is used in the civil law by some writers instead of a responsis. […]
A Cueillette
IIn French law. In relation to the contract of affreightment, signifies when the cargo is taken on condition that the master succeeds […]
A Datu
L. Lat. From the date. Haths v. Ash, 2 Salk. 413. A die datûs, from the day of the date. Id.; 2 […]
A Dieu
A DIEU. L. Fr. In old prac-tice. To be dismissed from court; to go quit Literally, “to go to God.” Source: Black’s […]
A digniori fieri debet denominatio
Denomination ought to be from the more worthy. The description (of a place) should be taken from the more worthy subject, (as […]
A digniori fieri debet denominatio et resolutio
The title and exposition of a thing ought to be derived from, or given, or made with reference to, the more worthy […]
A Forfait Et Sans Garantie
In French law. A formula used in indorsing commercial paper, and equivalent to “without recourse.” Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
A Fortiori
By a stronger reason. A term used in logic to denote an argument to the effect that because one ascertained fact exists, […]
A Gratia
From grace or favor; as a matter of indulgence, not of right. Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
A Latere
Lat. From the side. In connection with the succession to property, the term means “collateral.” Bract. fol. 20b. Also, sometimes, “without right.” […]
A Libellis
L. Lat. An officer who had charge of the libelli or petitions addressed to the sovereign. Calvin. A name sometimes given to […]
A Me
(Lat ego, I.) A term denoting direct tenure of the superior lord. 2 Bell, H. L. Sc. 133. Unjustly detaining from me. […]
A Mensa Et Thoro
From bed and board. Descriptive of a limited divorce or separation by judicial sentence Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
A Nativitate
From birth, or from infancy. Denotes that a disability, status, etc., is congenital Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
A Palatio
L. Lat From palatium, (a palace.) Counties palatine are hence so culled. 1 Bl. Comm. 117. See PaLatiuu Source: Black’s Law Dictionary […]
A Posteriori
A term used in logic to denote an argument founded on experiment or observation, or one which, taking ascertained facts as an […]
A Prendre
L. Fr. To take. Rref 4 prendre la terre, a writ to take the land. Fet Ass. { 51. A rlght to […]
A Priori
A term used in logic to de-note an argument founded on analogy, or abstract considerations, or one which, positing a general principle […]
A Quo
A term used, with the correla-tive ad quern, (to which,) in expressing the computation of time, and also of distance in space. […]
A Quo; A Qua
From which. The judge or court from which a cause has been brought by error or appeal, or has otherwise been removed, […]
A Rendre
(Fr. to render, to yield.) That which is to be rendered, yielded, or paid. Profitg 4 rendre comprehend rents and services. Ham. […]
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