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Arrestment
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ArrestmentScotch law. 1) By this term is sometimes meant the securing of a criminal's person till trial, or that of a debtor till he give security judicio sisti. 2) It is also the order of a judge, by which he who isdebtor in a movable obligation to the arrester's debtor, is probibited to make payment or delivery till the debt due to the arrester be paid or secured
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Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Term
1) Construction. Word; expression speech. 2) Contracts. This word is used in the civil, law to denote the space of time granted to the debtor for discharging his obligation; there are express terms resulting from the positive stipulations of the agreement; as, where one undertakes to pay a certain sum on a certain day and also terms which tacitly result from the nature of the things which are the object of the engagement, or from the place where the act is agreed to be done. For instance, if a builder engage to construct a house for me, I must allow a reasonable time for fulfilling his engagement. 3) Estates. The limitation of an estate, as a term for years, for life, and the like. The word term does not merely signify the time specified in the lease, but the estate also and interest that passes by that lease; and therefore the term may expire during the continuance of the time, as by surrender, forfeiture and the like. 4) Practice. The space of time during which a court holds a session; sometimes the term is a monthly, at others it is a quarterly period, according to the constitution of the court.
Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Trial
Practice., The examination before a competent tribunal, according to the laws, of the land, of the facts put in issue in a cause, for the purpose of determining such issue.
Debtor
Debtor or obligor. The person who has engaged to perform some obligation. The word obligor, in its more technical signification, is applied to designate one who makes a bond.
Security
That which renders a matter sure; an instrument which renders certain the performance of a contract. The term is also sometimes applied to designate a person who becomes the surety for another, or who engages himself for the performance of another's contract.
Order
An instruction rightfully given by someone superior in hyerarchy. Also, a social state of civil coexistance without widespread public violence.
Judge
An elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
Obligation
In its general and most extensive sense, obligation is synony- mous with duty. In a more technical meaning, it is a tie which binds us to pay or to do something agreeably to the laws and customs of the country in which the obligation is made.
Payment
1) Contracts. That which is given to execute what has been promised; or it is the fulfilment of a promise. Solvere dicimus cum quis fecit, quod facere promisit. But though this is the general acceptation of the word, yet by payment is understood, every way by which the creditor is satisfied or ought to be, and the debtor, liberated for example, an accord and satisfaction will operate as a payment. 2) Pleadings. The name of a plea by which the defendant alleges that he has paid the debt claimed in the declaration; this plea must conclude to the country.
Debt
Whatever one owes. A sum of money due by certain and express agreement.
Arrester
Law of Scotland. One who sues out and obtains an arrestment of his debtor's goods or movable obligations.
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Arrearage
Money remaining unpaid after it becomes due as rent unpaid interest remaining due; a sum of money remaining in the hands of an accountant.
Arrearages
A term used to describe the amount of money less the court order amount of support. if a spouse does not pay the full amount of support, the missing amount is considered the arrearages.
Arrears
A debt that is not paid on the due date adds up and accumulates as "arrears". For example, if you do not pay your rent, the debt still exists and is referred to as "arrears". The same word is used to describe child or spousal maintenance or support which is not paid by the due date.
Arrest
To stop; to seize; to deprive one of his liberty by virtue of legal authority.
Arrest of judgment
The act of a court by which the judges refuse to give judgment, because upon the face of the record, it appears that the plaintiff is not entitled to it.
Arrestandis bonis ne dissipentur
In the English law, a writ for him whose cattle or goods, being taken during a controversy, are likely, to be wasted and consumed.
Arrestee
Law of Scotland. He in whose hands a debt, or property in his possession, has been arrested by a regular arrestment.
Arrester
Law of Scotland. One who sues out and obtains an arrestment of his debtor's goods or movable obligations.
Arret
French law. An arret is a judgment, sentence, or decree of, a court of competent jurisdiction. Saisie-arret is an attachment of property in the hands of a third person.
Arretted, arrectatus
Convened before a judge and charged with a crime.
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Arrest
To stop; to seize; to deprive one of his liberty by virtue of legal authority.
Arrest of judgment
The act of a court by which the judges refuse to give judgment, because upon the face of the record, it appears that the plaintiff is not entitled to it.
Arrestandis bonis ne dissipentur
In the English law, a writ for him whose cattle or goods, being taken during a controversy, are likely, to be wasted and consumed.
Arrestee
Law of Scotland. He in whose hands a debt, or property in his possession, has been arrested by a regular arrestment.
Arrester
Law of Scotland. One who sues out and obtains an arrestment of his debtor's goods or movable obligations.
Arrestment
Arret
French law. An arret is a judgment, sentence, or decree of, a court of competent jurisdiction. Saisie-arret is an attachment of property in the hands of a third person.
Arretted, arrectatus
Convened before a judge and charged with a crime.
Arrogation
Civil law. Signifies nearly the same as adoption; the only difference between them is this, that adoption was of a person under full age but as arrogation required the person arrogated, sui juris, no one could be arrogated till he was of full age.
Arser in le main
Burning in the hand. This punishment was inflicted on those who received the benefit of clergy.
Arson
Some countries define "arson" as the intentional setting of a fire to a building in which people live; others include as "arson" the intentionally setting of a fire to any building. In either case, this is a very serious crime and is punishable by a long jail sentence.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Term
1) Construction. Word; expression speech. 2) Contracts. This word is used in the civil, law to denote the space of time granted to the debtor for discharging his obligation; there are express terms resulting from the positive stipulations of the agreement; as, where one undertakes to pay a certain sum on a certain day and also terms which tacitly result from the nature of the things which are the object of the engagement, or from the place where the act is agreed to be done. For instance, if a builder engage to construct a house for me, I must allow a reasonable time for fulfilling his engagement. 3) Estates. The limitation of an estate, as a term for years, for life, and the like. The word term does not merely signify the time specified in the lease, but the estate also and interest that passes by that lease; and therefore the term may expire during the continuance of the time, as by surrender, forfeiture and the like. 4) Practice. The space of time during which a court holds a session; sometimes the term is a monthly, at others it is a quarterly period, according to the constitution of the court.
Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Trial
Practice., The examination before a competent tribunal, according to the laws, of the land, of the facts put in issue in a cause, for the purpose of determining such issue.
Debtor
Debtor or obligor. The person who has engaged to perform some obligation. The word obligor, in its more technical signification, is applied to designate one who makes a bond.
Security
That which renders a matter sure; an instrument which renders certain the performance of a contract. The term is also sometimes applied to designate a person who becomes the surety for another, or who engages himself for the performance of another's contract.
Order
An instruction rightfully given by someone superior in hyerarchy. Also, a social state of civil coexistance without widespread public violence.
Judge
An elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
Obligation
In its general and most extensive sense, obligation is synony- mous with duty. In a more technical meaning, it is a tie which binds us to pay or to do something agreeably to the laws and customs of the country in which the obligation is made.
Payment
1) Contracts. That which is given to execute what has been promised; or it is the fulfilment of a promise. Solvere dicimus cum quis fecit, quod facere promisit. But though this is the general acceptation of the word, yet by payment is understood, every way by which the creditor is satisfied or ought to be, and the debtor, liberated for example, an accord and satisfaction will operate as a payment. 2) Pleadings. The name of a plea by which the defendant alleges that he has paid the debt claimed in the declaration; this plea must conclude to the country.
Debt
Whatever one owes. A sum of money due by certain and express agreement.
Arrester
Law of Scotland. One who sues out and obtains an arrestment of his debtor's goods or movable obligations.
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Arrearage
Money remaining unpaid after it becomes due as rent unpaid interest remaining due; a sum of money remaining in the hands of an accountant.
Arrearages
A term used to describe the amount of money less the court order amount of support. if a spouse does not pay the full amount of support, the missing amount is considered the arrearages.
Arrears
A debt that is not paid on the due date adds up and accumulates as "arrears". For example, if you do not pay your rent, the debt still exists and is referred to as "arrears". The same word is used to describe child or spousal maintenance or support which is not paid by the due date.
Arrest
To stop; to seize; to deprive one of his liberty by virtue of legal authority.
Arrest of judgment
The act of a court by which the judges refuse to give judgment, because upon the face of the record, it appears that the plaintiff is not entitled to it.
Arrestandis bonis ne dissipentur
In the English law, a writ for him whose cattle or goods, being taken during a controversy, are likely, to be wasted and consumed.
Arrestee
Law of Scotland. He in whose hands a debt, or property in his possession, has been arrested by a regular arrestment.
Arrester
Law of Scotland. One who sues out and obtains an arrestment of his debtor's goods or movable obligations.
Arret
French law. An arret is a judgment, sentence, or decree of, a court of competent jurisdiction. Saisie-arret is an attachment of property in the hands of a third person.
Arretted, arrectatus
Convened before a judge and charged with a crime.
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Arrest
To stop; to seize; to deprive one of his liberty by virtue of legal authority.
Arrest of judgment
The act of a court by which the judges refuse to give judgment, because upon the face of the record, it appears that the plaintiff is not entitled to it.
Arrestandis bonis ne dissipentur
In the English law, a writ for him whose cattle or goods, being taken during a controversy, are likely, to be wasted and consumed.
Arrestee
Law of Scotland. He in whose hands a debt, or property in his possession, has been arrested by a regular arrestment.
Arrester
Law of Scotland. One who sues out and obtains an arrestment of his debtor's goods or movable obligations.
Arrestment
Arret
French law. An arret is a judgment, sentence, or decree of, a court of competent jurisdiction. Saisie-arret is an attachment of property in the hands of a third person.
Arretted, arrectatus
Convened before a judge and charged with a crime.
Arrogation
Civil law. Signifies nearly the same as adoption; the only difference between them is this, that adoption was of a person under full age but as arrogation required the person arrogated, sui juris, no one could be arrogated till he was of full age.
Arser in le main
Burning in the hand. This punishment was inflicted on those who received the benefit of clergy.
Arson
Some countries define "arson" as the intentional setting of a fire to a building in which people live; others include as "arson" the intentionally setting of a fire to any building. In either case, this is a very serious crime and is punishable by a long jail sentence.
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