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Answerin Chancery

Answerin Chancery. The statement of the defendant's case, in answer to the plaintiff's bill of complaint. It was sworn to by the defendant. 'Statement of Defence'

Annuity

trustees have actually provided money for the purpose of the purchase. Until then, as well as in the cases where there is a simple bequest of an annuity, or even where trustees are directed or authorized to

Anglo-Indian

is of the opinion that the community is not adequately represented in the Lok Sabha/State Assembly as the case may be, the President/Governor can nominate 2/1 member of that community to that House. The reservation shall cease

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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

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.

Amicus curi'

bar or other stander by, who informs the Court when doubtful or mistaken of any fact or decided case

Afforciare, Afforce

Afforciare, Afforce, to add, increase, or make stronger; in case of disagreement of the jury, let the assize be increased, which is an enforcement of the assize, Cowel

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)

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