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Autrefois






Autrefois

A French word, signifying formerly, at another time; and is usually applied to signify that something was done formerly.

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Word
Construction. One or more syllables which when united convey an idea a single part of speech.

Time
Contracts, evidence, practice. The measure of duration., It is divided into years, months. days, hours, minutes, and seconds. It is also divided into day and night. 2) Pleading. The avertment of time is generally necessary in pleading; the rules are different, in different actions.



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Autre vie
Another's life.

Autrefois acquit
Crim. law, pleading. A plea made by a defendant, indicted for a crime or misdemeaner, that he has formerly been tried and acquitted of the same offence.

Autrefois attaint
Criminal law. Formerly attainted.

Autrefois convict
Crim. law, pleading. A plea made by a defendant, indicted for a crime or misdemeanor, that he has formerly been tried and convicted of the same.



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Authorised share capital
Under the Companies Act 1985 shares may be issued by the company to shareholders in return for cash or other value equal to or greater than its nominal value. Shares in the authorised share capital are available to be issued. The issued share capital refers to shares which have been allotted and issued and held by shareholders. Not all of the authorised share capital needs to be issued.

Authority
Government. The right and power which an officer has in the exercise of a public function to compel obedience to his lawful commands.

Autocracy
The name of a government where the monarch is unlimited by law.

Automatic wage deduction
A court ordered child support system in which the non

Autre vie
Another's life.

Autrefois

Autrefois acquit
Crim. law, pleading. A plea made by a defendant, indicted for a crime or misdemeaner, that he has formerly been tried and acquitted of the same offence.

Autrefois attaint
Criminal law. Formerly attainted.

Autrefois convict
Crim. law, pleading. A plea made by a defendant, indicted for a crime or misdemeanor, that he has formerly been tried and convicted of the same.

Avail
Profits of land; hence tenant paravail is one in actual possession, who makes avail or profits of the land.

Avalum
By this word is understood the written engagement of a third person to guaranty and to become security that a bill of exchange shall be paid when due.

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