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Ad Largum

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850), Bouvier (1839)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

At large; as, title at large; assize at large. See Dane, Abr. c. 144, art. 16, i 7. AD LITEM (Lat. Ktes). For the suit. Every court has the power to appoint a guardian ad litem. 2 Kent, Comm. 229; 2 Sharswood, Bl. Comm. 427. AD MAJOREM CAUTELAM (Lat.).For greater caution.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

At large.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

At large: as, title at large; assize at large. See Dane, Abr. a 144, art 16, § 7.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

At large; at liberty; free or unconfined. Ire ad largum, to go at large. Plowd. 37. At large; giving details, or particulars; in extenso. A special verdict was formerly called a verdict at large. Plowd. 92.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. At large; at liberty; free, or unconfined. Ire ad largum; to go at large. Plowd. 37. At large; giving details, or particulars; in extenso. A special verdict was formerly called a verdict at large. Plowd. 92.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

at large, as title at large, assize at large. See Dane’s Abr. ch. 144, a, 16, § 7.