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Latin terminology 1
latin terms for 1st test
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09/07/2011

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A Mensa Et Thoro
Definition
From table and bed, relating to a separation in which the aprties remain husband and wife without cohabitation; a legal seperation
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A Vinculo Matrimonii
Definition
From the bond of marraige, of a divorce; an absolute divorce
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Actio in Rem
Definition
an action for or against a thing rather then a specific person
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Actio Civilis
Definition
a civil action
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Actio in Personam
Definition
a civil action directed against a specific person
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Ad Damnum clause
Definition
to the damage refers to that clause in a declaration, writ, or pleading which states the plaintiffs damages
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Ad Valorem
Definition
according to value, taxes which are based upon the value of the thing being taxed.
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alias
Definition
"otherwise" an assumed name by which one is also known
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alibi
Definition
"elsewhere" an excuse.
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alimony pendente lite
Definition
temporary alimony paid while the divorce action is pending
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amicus curiae
Definition
a friend of the court, a person who has no interest in a case but is called in by the judge to give advice regarding some matter of law
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animus revocandi
Definition
the intent to revoke
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animus furandi
Definition
the intention to steal the property of another and to permanently deprive the owner of said property; an essential element of larceny
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animus testandi
Definition
the intention to make a will; essential to a valid will
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assumpsit
Definition
a person promised, a written or oral promise made by one person to another
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