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To add to; to unite; to attach one thing permanently to another. The word expresses the idea of joining a smaller or subordinate thing with another, larger, or of higher importance. In

The recipient of an annuity ; one who is entitled to an annuity.

A stranger to a note, who indorses it after its execution and delivery but before maturity, and before it has been indorsed by the payee. Buck v. Hutcliins, 45 Minn. 270, 47

Made or done before a marriage. Antenuptial settlements are settlements of property upon the wife, or upon her and her children, made before and in contemplation of the marriage.

A part of a house occupied by a person, while the rest is occupied by another, or others. As to the meaning of this term, see 7 Man. & G. 95; 6

In medical jurisprudence. The failure of consciousness and suspension of voluntary motion from suspension of the functions of the cerebrum.

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

Something added as an accessory to or the subordinate part of another thing. State v. Fertig, 70 Iowa, 272, 30 N. W. 633; Heinrne v. School Dist., 30 Kail. 377, 1 Pac.

In French law. That which a partner brings into the partnership other than cash; for instance, securities, realty or personalty, cattle, stock, or even his personal ability and knowledge. Argl. Fr. Merc.

The act of appropriating or setting apart; prescribing the destination of a thing; designating the use or application of a fund. In public law. The act by which tne legislative department of

Fit for a husband; marriageable ; a woman who has reached marriageable years.

Rights which individuals have to the use of the sea and rivers, for the purpose of fishing and navigation, and also to the soil in the sea and rivers.

A clause inserted in a contract providing for compulsory arbitration in case of dispute as to righis or liabilities under it; ineffectual if it purports to oust the courts of jurisdiction entirely.

In English ecclesiastical law. A court held before a judge appointed by the archdeacon, and called his official. Its jurisdiction comprises the granting of probates and administrations, and ecclesiastical causes in general,

In arrear; behind. Also written a retro.

Argumentum a simili valet in lege.

The laws permit the taking up of arms against armed persons. 2 Inst. 574.

In old French law. An officer employed to superintend the loading of vessels, and the safe stowage of the cargo. 1 Pet. Adm. Append. XXV.

In old English law. A writ against the goods of aliens found within this kingdom, in recompense of goods taken from a denizen in a foreign country, after denial of restitution. Reg.

The trial of money by heating it after it was coined. The loss of weight occasioned by this pro cess. A pound was said to burn so many pence (tot ardere dcnarios)