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A misprint in the Register for c Unetum, noticed by Theloall in his Digest. Beg. Orig. 2 a. Thel. Dig. lib. 8, c. 1, § 24. Alvey, however, is used in French. Kelham.

The ordinary bed of a stream.

A deserted channel. Mackeld. Rom. Law, § 274.

See Provided. AM, Amended, amendment; American.

and in force in the client. of both hands; one who action. of meaning in the patent, when the doubt itself; latent, when the collateral circumstances. veriiicatione suppletur, veri

See Consolidate, Associations.

Consolidation of corporations is a merger, a union, or amalgamation, by which the stock of the two is made one, their property and franchises combined into one, their powers become

A compilation of marine laws of countries surrounding the Mediterranean, made in the 11th century.

A code of sea laws compiled for the free and trading republic of Amalphi toward the end of the eleventh century. 3 Kent, Comm. 9. It consists of the laws on maritime subjects on ac

One who writes on behalf of another that which he dictates.

The term “amateur astronomer” means an individual whose employer does not provide any funding, payment, or compensation to the individual for the observation of asteroids and other

The term “amateur athlete” means an athlete who meets the eligibility standards established by the national governing body or paralympic sports organization for the sport in which

The term “amateur athletic competition” means a contest, game, meet, match, tournament, regatta, or other event in which amateur athletes compete ( 36 U.S.C. 220501(b)(2) ). / the

the term “amateur sports organization” means— (A) a person or governmental entity that sponsors, organizes, schedules, or conducts a competitive game in which one or more amateur a

The term “amateur station” means a radio station operated by a duly authorized person interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest.

A vassal; a client.

Ambaxia. L. Lat. [from Germ. ambacht, service, or Gallic ambactus; Lat. legatio.] An embassy; or service. Si in dominica ambascia fuerit occupatus; if he were engaged in the king's

A person sent about in the service of another; a person sent on a service. A word of frequent occurrence in the writers of the middle ages. Spelman.

In international law. A public minister sent abroad by some sovereign state or prince, with a legal commission and authority to transact business on behalf of his country with the

The term “Ambassador at Large” means the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom appointed under section 6411(b) of this title .

This refers to diplomatic and consular representatives accredited to the United States by foreign powers, not to those representing this country abroad. It is a privilege, not of t

Fr. An ambassador. Kelham.

The term “AMBER Alert communications network” means the AMBER Alert communications network established under subtitle A of title III of the PROTECT Act ( 34 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.).

In old English law. A measure of four bushels.

An attorney who received pay from both sides; a bribed juror.

l. Ambiguous. Uncertain or doubtful, spect to meaning. Ambigua responsio accipienda: an ambiguous answer is to be offers it Ambiguis casibns semper doubtful cases the presumption i

An ambiguous plea should be resolved against the pleader of it.

An ambiguous answer is to be taken against (is not to be construed in favor of) him who offers it. 10 Coke, 59.

In doubtful cases it is always presumed in favor of the crown.

Ambiguity.

An ambiguity is resolved against the stipulator.

that which seemeth certain and without ambiguity, for anything that appeareth upon the deed or instrument; but there is some collateral matter out of the deed that breedeth the amb

that which appears to be ambiguous upon the deed or instrument

A latent ambiguity in the language may be removed by evidence; for whatever ambiguity arises from an extrinsic fact may be explained by extrinsic evidence. Ban. Max. Reg. 23„

A latent ambiguity of words may be supplied by proof, because ambiguity arising from a fact may be removed by proof of the fact. See 100 Mass. 60.

No proof will remove a patent ambiguity of words. See 21 Wend. (N. Y.) 651.

A patent ambiguity cannot be cleared up by extrinsic evident. Lofft, 249.

Awkwardness is not ambiguity, nor do defined multiple meanings, each of which is satisfied by the allegations of the information, constitute a want of definiteness.

An ambiguity in relation to the very foundation of the instrument itself, as distinguished from an ambiguity in regard to the construction of its terms. The term is applied, for in

An ambiguous contract is to be interpreted against the seller.

An ambiguous contract should be interpreted against the vendor.

An ambiguous plea ought to be interpreted against the pleader of it.

An ambiguous plea ought to be interpreted against the party pleading it. Co. Litt. 303b.

Lat. [from ambigere, to doubt, to be in suspense.] Ambiguous, uncertain, doubtful, obscure; of uncertain meaning: that can be taken in more ways, or understood in more senses than

Reparation; compensation f o wrong done; satisfaction. By 84 Geo. H (1751), c. 24, re-enacted in severs States, a tender of amends to the party injured by mistake made by a magistr

A boundary line. AMBITUS (Lat.) A space beside a building, two and a half feet in width, and of the same length as the building; a space two and a half feet in width between two ad

In the Roman law. A going around; a path worn by going around. A space of at least two and a half feet in width, between neighboring houses, left for the convenience of going aroun

In Saxon law. A vessel or measure, the capacity of which is now unknown. Spelman. AMBULATORIA EST VOLUNTAS DEfuncti usque ad vitae supremum exitum. The will of a deceased person is

A vehicle for the conveyance of the sick or wounded. In time of war they are considered neutral and must be respected by the belligerents. Oppenheim, Int. L. 126. AMBULATORY (Lat.

Lat. [from ambulare, to walk, or move about.] Ambulatory or moveable; admitlang or alteration, not fixed. TalaaUM tastataria aaibalataria eat ■■qae ad marteai. The will of a testat

A will is revocable until the last moment of life.

The will of a deceased person ls ambulatory until the latest moment of life. Dig. 34, 4, 4.

I. An ambulatory, ble will or intention. Amesnable. Alternativa petitio prayer is not to be heard. turn. another. a servitude by which the building higher than a cerphrase applied

1.1. In civil and old English ambulatory. Ambulator! a est voluntas snpremum exitum: the will of a deceased until the last moment of Ufa v. Voluntas

Movable; revocable; subject to change. Ambulatoria voluntas (a changeable will) denotes the power which a testator possesses of altering his will during his llfe-time. Hattersley v

The term "ambulatory surgical center" has the meaning applicable to such term under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.].

A changeable will (ambulatoria voluntas), the phrase denoting the power which a testator possesses of altering his will during his life-time. See Hattersiey v. Bis-sett, 50 N. J. E

The act of attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station; a concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise; an ambuscade; troops posted in

American Decisions.

(Lat. ego, It) A term denoting direct tenure of the superior lord. 2 Beli, H. I. Sc. 133. Unjustly detaining from me. He is said to withhold a me (from me) who has obtained possess

I. fr. In old English law.

i To be amerced, or d mercie, is to be at the king's mercy with respect to a fine to be imposed. Later, simply to be fined. Whence amercement. Before the jury deliver their verdict

Betterments. 6 Low, (U, S.) 294; 9 Low. (U. S.) 508.

Responsible; subject to answer in a court of justice; liable to punishment.

The term “amenable species” means— (1) those species subject to the provisions of this chapter on the day before November 10, 2005; (2) all fish of the order Siluriformes; and (3)

To improve; to make better by change or modification. See Alter.

1. fr. To make good; to make up for intelligible, out of extrinan ambiguity by reaface of the instrument suppletur: a patent ambiverborum latens facto oritur ambignum ambiguity of

In this paragraph, the term “amended license application” means a license application for a deepwater port for natural gas— (i) that was originally submitted to the Secretary prior

A change in the specification as filed in the first instance, or the subsequent filing of a new one, whereby a patent is still sought for the substance of the invention as original

The distinction between amending and withdrawing an entry is well established, and completely understood. An amended entry retains its original character, so far as it is unchanged

In English Law. A penalty imposed upon a person by way of disgrace or infa,my, as a punishment for aiiy oflfense, or for the purpose of making reparation for any injury done to ano

in the old English law. A penalty imposed upon a person by way of disgrace or infamy, as a punishment for any offence, or for the purpose of making reparation for any injury done t

Fr. To amend, make good, make up for, compensate. Defautes amender; to make good defaults. Britt. c. 21. Les damages amender; to compensate for damages. Id. c. 27.

Fr. Amends. Dues amendes; due amends. Britt. c. 27. Amendes de damages. Id. ibid.

In Practice. The correction, by allowance of the court, of an error committed in the progress of a cause, whether in process, pleading, proceedings, or judgment. It has been held n

there is no time absolutely fixed, within which such an amendment should be moved. All that the court requires is that it should be done within a reasonable time; and when no such

The allowance and refusal of amendments in the pleadings, the granting or refusing new trials; and indeed, most other incidental orders made in the progress of a cause, before tria

the specification of forms and procedures required by regulations of the Secretary to prove the lawfulness of transportation by motor carrier referred to in section 13501.

A satisfaction given by a wrongdoer to the party injured for a wrong committed. 1 Lilly, Reg. 81. By St. 24 Geo. II. c. 44, in England, and by similar statutes in some of the Unite

Fr. To lead; to lead away, as an animal that is stolen. JBrittlc. 24.

In real property law. Such circumstances, in regard to situation, outlook, access to a water-course or the like, as enhance the pleasantness or desirability of an estate for purpos

A person with no mind.

See "Divorce." A NON POSSE AD NON ESSE SEQUITUR argumentum necessarie negative licet non affirmative. From impossibility to nonexistence, the inference follows necessarily in A PIR

1. 1, In old English law. To rare.

Lat. To admeasure. Bract, fbl. 3 14 a. See Admensurare,

1. 1 In old English law. suratio.

Insanity; idiocy. AMERALIUS (Law Lat.) A naval commander, under the eastern Roman empire, but not of the highest rank; the origin, according to Spelman, of the modern title and off

Ifr, To abridge; to abate; to fell.

L. Lat. A naval commander, under the eastern Roman empire, but not of the highest rank; the origin, according to Spelman, of the modem title and office of admiral. Spelman.

To impose an amercement or fine; to punish by a fine or penalty.

in practice. Formerly if the sheriff failed in obeying the writs, rules, or orders of the court, he might be amerced; but this practice has been superseded by attachment.

In practice. A pecuniary penalty imposed upon an offender by a judicial tribunal. The judgment of the court is that the party be at the mercy of the court (sit in misericordia), up

In Great Britain a penalty imposed on an officer for a misdemeanor in his office.

See Amercement .

Lat. To amerce. See Amerce. Liber honto non amercietur proparvo delicto nisi secundum modum illius delicti, c£*c.; a freeman shall not be amerced for a small offence, unless accord

See Discovery, 1; State, 3 (3), p. 966. American. In the general mind now describes a descendant of Europeans, born in America, and is especially applied to an inhabitant of the Un

Pertaining to the western hemisphere or in a more restricted sense to the United States. See Beardsley v. Selectmen of Bridgeport, 53 Conn. 4U3, 3 Atl. 557, 55 Am. Rep. 152.

The term “American aircraft” means an aircraft registered under the laws of the United States. / “American aircraft” means— (A) a civil aircraft of the United States; and (B) an ai

The term “American article” means an article the growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States, in the production of which no materials of other than Philippine or United St

For purposes of this section, the term “American Business Centers” includes the following: (1) Environmental business centers in those independent states that offer promising marke