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An affidavit stating that the defendant has stated his case and all of the facts of his case to his attorney and is by him informed and verily believes that he has a good defense t

The testimony which establishes the loss of a paper is addressed to the Court, and does not relate to the contents of the paper. It is a fact which may be important as letting the

An affidavit intended to certify the service of a wnt, notice, or other document.

The complaint, under modern practice, is required merely to allege ultimate facts while the affidavit must set forth evidentiary matters showing good cause for cancellation of citi

In practice. An affidavit which is required In many cases before a person can be arrested in a civil action.

afiert, a Sert,fr.

To file.

To put on file. Now written "file."

The term “affiliate” has the meaning provided the term in section 1841(k) of title 12 . / The term “affiliate” means— (A) entity that directly or indirectly owns, controls, or hold

The term "affiliated area" means the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield established as an affiliated area of the National Park System by subsection (c)(1). / The term “affil

The term "affiliated business" means a business in which an eligible entity has an equity or right to profit distributions of not less than 50 percent, or in which an eli

the term “affiliated business arrangement” means an arrangement in which (A) a person who is in a position to refer business incident to or a part of a real estate settlement servi

“Affiliated company” means a company which is an affiliated person.

The purpose of section 240 was, by means of consolidated returns, to require taxes to be levied according to the true net income and invested capital resulting from and employed in

The term “affiliated group” means any group of entities that are all affiliated. / For purposes of this paragraph, the term “affiliated group” has the meaning given such term by se

The term “affiliated group of corporations” means an affiliated group (as defined in section 1504(a)) which files or is required to file consolidated income tax returns.

The term “affiliated institution” means a medical school or other institution of higher learning with which the Secretary has a contract or agreement as referred to in section 7313

the term “affiliated insured bank” means— (i) when used in connection with a reference to a holding company, an insured bank which is a subsidiary of such holding company; and (ii)

Common management of corporations through officers or directors, or common ownership of a substantial amount, though less than a majority of their stock, gives such indication of u

The term “affiliated job-creating entity” means any job-creating entity that is controlled, managed, or owned by any of the people involved with the regional center or new commerci

(1) a person who owns, controls, or holds the power to vote 5 percent or more of the securities of the in vestment adviser; (2) an entity which the investment adviser owns, control

For purposes of this subsection, the term “affiliated service group” means a group consisting of a service organization (hereinafter in this paragraph referred to as the “first org

“affiliate of a developer” means any person who controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a developer. A person “controls” a developer if the person (A) is a gene

The term “affiliate of the issuer” means a person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with, the

the term “owner” as used in this subparagraph, in addition to it having the same meaning as in section 1437f(f) of title 42 , also means an affiliate of the owner; the term “purcha

the term “owner” as used in this subparagraph, in addition to it having the same meaning as in section 1437f(f) of title 42 , also means an affiliate of the owner; the term “purcha

In order to carry out the policy set forth in section 4602(2)(A) of this title, the President may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, prohibit or curtail the export

See Filiation. ArFINITAS. L. Nearness; affinity. AfiB.uitas afllnitatis. The tie between ' the respective kindred of a married couple. Afflnes. Kelations by marriage.

Since complete stock ownership is made the test of affiliation applicable here under article 77 of Treasury Regulations 41 and section 1331 of the Revenue Act of 1921, no ground is

For purposes of this section, the term “affiliation period” means a period which, under the terms of the health insurance coverage offered by the health maintenance organization, m

Refining metal; hence "fine" and "refined." Blount AFFINES (Lat. finis). In civil law. Connections by marriage, whether of the persons or their relatives. Calv. Lex. From this word

Relatives by marriage.

Relative by marriage.

A relative of my relative by marriage is not my relative.

In civil law. Affinity.

That connection between parties arising from marriage which is neither consanguinity nor affinity. This term intends the connection between the kinsmen of the two persons married,

The connection existing, in consequence of marriage, between each of the married persons and the kindred of the other. The relation contracted on marriage between a husband and his

To confirm a former judgment or order of court. See, also, Affirmation.

The confirmation of a voidable act by the party acting, who is to be bound thereby. The term is in accuracy to be distinguished from "ratification," which is a recognition of the v

an affirmance by an equally divided court is, as between the parties, a conclusive determination and adjudication of the matter adjudged; but the principles of law involved not hav

In the English court of exchequer. A day appointed by the judges of the common pleas, and barons of the exchequer, to be held a few days after the beginning of every term for the g

In practice. One who makes affirmation instead of making oath that the evidence which he is about to give shall be the truth, as if he had been sworn.

NON NEGANTI, INCUMbit probatlo. The proof lies upon him who affirms, not on him who denies. See Phil. Ev. 493.

The [burden of] proof lies upon him who affirms, not upon one who denies. Steph. Pi. 84.

The burden of proof is upon the party affirming, not on him who denies.

He who affirms must prove. 9 Cush, (Mass.) 535.

He who affirms must prove. Porter v. Stevens, 9 Cush. (Mass.) 535.

To affirm; to assert.

In practice. A solemn religious asseveration in the nature of an oath, l^reenl. Ev. § 371.

That which establishes; that which asserts a thing to be true.

an award of seniority status, for the thrust of "affirmative action" redressing the wrong incurred by an unfair labor practice is to make "the employees whole, and thus restor(e) t

affirmative action to 'effectuate the policies of this Act (chapter)' is action to achieve the remedial objectives which the Act sets forth

Within this limit the Board has wide discretion in ordering affirmative action; its power is not limited to the illustrative example of one type of permissible affirmative order, n

In admiralty law, affirmative damages are damages which a respondent in a libel for injuries to a vessel may recover, which may be in excess of any amount which the libellant would

In code pleading. New matter constituting a defense; new matter which, assuming the complaint to be true, constitutes a defense to it. Carter v. Eighth Ward 'Bank, 33 Misc. Rep. 12

The term “affirmative dumping determination” means— (A) any affirmative final determination made by the administering authority under section 1673d(a) of this title during the 8-ye

school boards operating such school systems were clearly charged with the affirmative duty to take whatever steps might be necessary to convert to a unitary system in which racial

affirmative words in the Constitution, declaring in what cases the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction, must be construed negatively as to all other cases

One which sets up a single fact, not appearing in the bill, or sets np a number of circumstances all tending to establish a single fact, which fact, if existing, destroys the compl

In pleading. An affirmative allegation implying some negative in favor of the adverse party. For example, if to an action of assumpsit, which is barred by the act of limitations m

Relief, benefit, or compensation which may be granted to the defendant in a judgment or decree in accordance with the facts established in his favor; such as may properly be given

See Affirmative.

In insurance law. A warranty as to existing facts, as distinguished from promissory warranties relating to future conduct.

By way of illustration, and not by way of limitation, we would think affirmative willful attempt may be inferred from conduct such as keeping a double set of books, making false en

Fr. An aflfeeror. See Affeeror.

To attach or annex. See Fixtures. AFF0RCE THE ASSIZE. To compel unanimity among the jurors who disagree. It was done either by confining them without meat and drink, or, more ancie

The term “affixed” means attached to the textile fiber product in any manner.

Affixed.

I. I. In feudal law. One who has given tenant by fealty. Allidata: a woman affianced.

aflert, aflfert, /r. It belongs; it behooves. long. V. Afiert.

possessed or dominated by.

adfines, I. In the civil law. Relations or riage; related by marriage; neighbora who own cent lands.

I. fr. Kindred by marriaga

The confirming or ratifying of a law more particularly the confirmation of a judgment peal; the confirmation or adoption of an act, tion by a person of full age of an act done duri

I. In old English law. To make firm; \to farm out; to aver or state in pleading. Afflrmanti, non neganti, incumbit probatio: the one affirming, not the one denying, in Scots law. T

That which affirms; opposed to that which denies. Afflrmatlve pregnant: an affirmative averment implying a negative in favor of the adverse party. Afflrmative statute: a statute in

I. I. In old English law. To affeer.

or AFFORARE. To estimate, assess, or tax. Kelham; Blount.

Appraised, assessed, or valued. Blount.

To increase or strengthen.

aforcer, I. fr. To strengthen; to increase or add to; to enforce or compel.

In old English practice. A method of securing a verdict, where the jury disagreed, by adding other jurors to the panel until twelve could be found who were unanimous in their opihi

To compel unanimity among the jurors who disagree. It was done either by confining them without meat and drink, or, more anciently, by adding other jurors to the panel to a limited

In old English law. A fortress or stronghold or other fortification. Cowell. The calling of a court upon a solemn or extraordinary occasion. Id.

To increase or strengthen.

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term "affordable connectivity benefit" means a monthly discount for an eligible household applied to the actual amount charged to such ho

The term “affordable cost” means the cost to a Federal agency of leasing office space in a building that is protected by an automatic sprinkler system or equivalent level of safety

For purposes of paragraph (2)(B) the term “affordable for very-low income households” means that rents charged to tenants for units made available for occupancy by low-income famil

The term "affordable housing" means housing that complies with the requirements for affordable housing under subchapter II. The term includes permanent housing for homele

The term “affordable housing discount” means, with respect to any eligible residential or eligible condominium property transferred under this section by the Corporation, the diffe

To convert land into a "forest," in the legal sense of the word. AFFRANCHIR (Law Fr.) To set free. Kelham.

To afforest.

In French law. The right of the inhabitants of a commune or section of a commune to take from the forest the fire-wood which is necessary for their use. Duverger.

See affer .

L. Fr. To set free. Kelham.

To make free.

In criminal law. The fighting of two or more persons in some public place to the terror of the people. 53 Ala. 640; 15 Ark. 204; 57 Mo. App. 502. It differs from a riot in not bein

Affreightment.

Lat. Freighted. Bast. Entr. 409. Towns. PL 50.

where the general owner retains the possession, command, and navigation of the ship and contracts for a specified voyage, as, for example, to carry a cargo from one port to another