Ab ante
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In advance.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In advance. Thus, a legislature cannot agree ab ante to any modification or amendment to a law which a third person may make. Allen v. McKean. 1 Sumn. 308, Fed. Cas. No. 229.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Inadvance. Thus, a legislature cannot agree ab ante to any modilication er amendment to a law which a third person may make. 1 Sum. 308. ™
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. In advance. Story, J., I Sumner's B. SOQ.