ADRIFT
Sea-weed, between high and low water-mark, which has not been deposited on the shore, and which during flood-tide is moved by each rising and receding wave, is adrift, although the bottom* of
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Sea-weed, between high and low water-mark, which has not been deposited on the shore, and which during flood-tide is moved by each rising and receding wave, is adrift, although the bottom* of
To pay money or render other value before it is due; or to furnish capital in aid of a projected enterprise, in expectation of return from it
Lat. To consult, deliberate, consider, advise; to be advised. Occurring in the phrase curia ad- visari vult, (usually abbreviated cur. adv. vult, or C. A. T.) the court wishes to be advised,
In old English law. Adultery between parties both of whom were married. Hunter v. U. S., 1 Pin. (Wis.) 91, 39 Am. Dec. 277. Or the offense by an adulteress of continuing
A plighting of troth between man and woman. Litt.
1 Greenl. Ev.
Later, succeeding, subsequent to, inferior in point of time or of priority or preference.
One who represents and acts for another under the contract or relation of agency, q. v. Classification. Agents are either general or special. A general agent is one employed in his capacity
Officers appointed to look after cattle, etc. See Williams, Common, 232.
In Scotch law. Agreement; an agreement or contract.
Aieul, Aile, Ayle. L Fr. A grandfather. A writ which lieth where the grandfather was seised in his demesne as of fee of any lauds or tenements in fee-simple the day that
The list of persons liable to military watches, who were at the same time exempt from trainings and musters. See I’rov. Laws 1775-76, c. 10,
In old practice, a phrase used to indicate the final dismissal of a case from court without continuance. “To go without day.”
Alienation is favored by the law rather than accumulation. Co. Litt. 1S5.
It is one thing to possess; it is another to be in possession. Hob. 163.
To state, recite, assert, or charge; to make an allegation.
A document not written by any of the parties thereto; opposed to autograph.
In Spanish law. A general term, signifying both export and import duties, as well as excise.
An obligation allowing the obligor to choose which of two things he will do, the performance of either of which will satisfy the instrument. Where the things which form the object of
In doubtful cases, the presumption always is in behalf of the crown. Lofft, Append. 248.