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Angli' jura in omni casu libertati dant favorem
in omni casu libertati dant favorem. Co. Litt. 124 b; Fortesc. C. 42.-(The laws of England in every case are favourable to liberty.)
Ander's brief in criminal procedure
in criminal procedure, means a brief filed by a court-appointed defense attorney who wants to withdraw from the case on appeal based on a belief that the appeal is frivolous, Black Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 86.
Ancient writings
presumed to be genuine without express proof, when coming from the proper custody. The judge decides in each case whether the custody is proper, Taylor on Evidence
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Anacoenosis
Anacoenosis [fr. avakivwors, Gk.], a rhetorical figure, whereby we seem to deliberate and argue the case with others upon any matter of moment, Encyc. Londin.
Amnesty
understood in common parlance, the word 'amnesty' is appropriate only where political prisoners are released and not in cases where those who have committed felonies and murders are pardoned, State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Prem
Amicus curi'
bar or other stander by, who informs the Court when doubtful or mistaken of any fact or decided case
Amends, tender of
tender of, was by many particular statutes made a defence in an action for a wrong, especially in cases where the wrong had been done by some public authority or person acting in pursuance of an (English)
Ambassador
appointment of an ambassador, and this constitutional right was last exercised by William IV. in 1835, in the case of Lord Durham as ambassador to St. Petersburg. The Sovereign can also refuse to receive an ambassador accredited
Advocate
conduct of a suit or action. The term is at the present day confined to persons professionally conducting cases in Court, i.e., Barristers and Solicitors (q.v.). In the English Ecclesiastical and Admiralty Courts, until 1857, certain persons
Alteration
An alteration vitiates a deed or other instrument, if made in a material part after execution. In the case of deeds, an unexplained alteration is presumed to have been made at the time of execution; but it
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