Annus
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law · Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
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A year
Annus deliberandi: the year of deliberation, allowed in Scotch law to the heir to decide whether he will accept the inheritance. Annus et dies: a year and a day. Annus, dies et vastum: year, day, and waste. Annus inceptus pro complete habetur: a year begun is held as completed. Annus luctus: the year of mourning, following the husband's death, and during which, in the Roman law, the widow could not marry. Annus utilis: an available year, one during which a right could be exercised or a prescription grow.