Tag: AB

  • Absolute

    Definition of Absolute A rule or order which is complete and becomes of full effect at once. See Nisi Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Absolute in the Dictionaries, Absolute in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the […]

  • Absque Impetitione Vasti

    Definition of Absque Impetitione Vasti Without impeachment of waste (q.v.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Absque Impetitione Vasti in the Dictionaries, Absque Impetitione Vasti in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the […]

  • Absque Tali Causa

    Definition of Absque Tali Causa Without the alleged cause. See De Injuria Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Absque Tali Causa in the Dictionaries, Absque Tali Causa in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

  • Abstract Of Title

    Definition of Abstract Of Title A chronological statement of the instruments and events under which a person is entitled to property, showing all incumbrances to which the property is subject. See Instrument Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription […]

  • Abundance

    Definition of Abundans Cautela Non Nocet There is no harm done by great caution. Definition of Abundance In economical, as in popular, discussions, abundance is usually the correlative of scarcity and the synonym of plenty. If there is a distinction plenty is taken to mean a sufficient, […]

  • Abuse Of Distress

    Definition of Abuse Of Distress Where animals or chattels lawfully distrained are worked or used, the person distraining is liable to an action for conversion Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Abuse Of Distress in the Dictionaries, Abuse Of Distress […]

  • Abuse Of Process

    Definition of Abuse Of Process A frivolous or vexatious action ; setting up a case which has already been decided by a competent Court Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Abuse Of Process in the Dictionaries, Abuse Of Process in our legal […]

  • Abuttals

    Definition of Abuttals The bounds of land ; the parts at which it abuts on other lands Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Abuttals in the Dictionaries, Abuttals in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia […]

  • Abeyance

    Definition of Abeyance The condition of an inheritance which has no present owner, e. g., a peerage. Where A, being seised in fee of lands, makes a lease to B for life with remainder to the heir of B, the fee-simple is in abeyance during the life of B Browse You might be interested in…

  • Abjuration

    Definition of Abjuration An oath to leave the realm for ever, taken by a person who had claimed sanctuary (q.v.)Formerly the oath tendered to every person entering any public office to the effect that he renounced the title of the) pretended Prince of Wales (the son of James II) to the English […]