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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
As an adverb, means "at that time," referring to a time specified, either past or future.
Mangum v. Piester, 16 S. C. 329. See Dove v. Torr, 128 Mass. 40.
It may also denote a contingency and be equivalent to "in that event"; Merritt v. Portchester, 8 Hun (N. Y.) 40; or "further."
2 Jarm. 595.
In a will it has been held to import the time at which the class described is to be ascertained; 3 Ves. 486; but see 17 Beav. 417.