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In Saxon law. Alms-fee; alms-money. Otherwise called “Peterpence.” Cowell.

One or the other of two things; giving an option or choice; allowing a choice between two or more things or acts to be done.

In International law. A public oflicer, clothed with high diplomatic powers, commissioned by a sovereign prince or state to transact the international business of his government at the court, of the country

The noun “ambush” means (1) the act of attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station; (2) a concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise, an

The words “arbitration” and “amicable lawsuit,” used in, an obligation or agreement between parties, are not convertible terms. The former carries with it the idea of settlement by disinterested third parties, and

In Spanish-American law. A document issued to a claimant of land as a protection to him, until a survey can be ordered, and the title of possession issued by an authorized commissioner.

To pronounce anathema upon; to pronounce accursed by ecclesiastical authority; to excommunicate.

Wills, deeds, or other documents upwards of thirty years old. These are presumed to be genuine without express proof, when coming from the proper custody.

An Englishman domiciled in the Indian territory of the British crown.

The intention of abandoning. 4 C. Rob. Adm. 210. Rhodes v. Whitehead, 27 Tex. 304, 84 Am. Dec. 031.

An intention to make a testament or will. Farr v. Thompson, 1 Speers (S. C.) 105.

In the year of the Lord. Commonly abbreviated A. D. The computation of time, according to the Christian era, dates from the birth of Christ. This phrase has become Anglicized by adoption,

To cancel; make void ; destroy. To annul a judgment or judicial proceeding is to deprive it of all force and operation, either a6 initio or prospectively as to future transactions. Wait

Nameless; wanting a name or names. A publication, withholding the name of the author, is said to be anonymous. Cases are sometimes reported anonymously, t. e., without giving the names of the

In the civil law. A species of mortgage, or pledge of immovables. An agreement by which the debtor gives to the creditor the income from the property which he has pledged, in

An overt act.

An obsolete English writ which issued against an apostate, or one who had violated the rules of his religious order. It was addressed to the sheriff, and commanded him to deliver the

In old English law. Resemblance; likelihood; as apparlement of war. St. 2 Rich. II. st. 1, c. 0; Cowell.

An old law term having the same meaning as “appellant,” (q. v.) In the civil law, the term was applied to the judge ad quern, or to whom an appeal was taken.

In chancery practice. The exercise of a right to designate the person or persons who are to take the use of real estate. 2 Washb. Real Prop. 302. The act of a