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A Coelo Usque Ad Centrum is the latin term for 'from heaven to the centre of the earth' and is a term which may be used to describe the theoretical rights of the owner of property.
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A Fortiori is the latin term for 'much more; with stronger reason'.
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A Mensa Et Thoro is the Latin term for 'from board to bed'.
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A verbis legis non est recedendum is a latin term used in law meaning 'you must not vary the words of a stutute'.
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A vibculo matrimonii is a latin term used in law and means 'from the bond of matrimony' (used in situations of divorce).
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Ab Initio is the Latin term for 'from the beginning'.
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In legal terms 'abandonment' is giving up a legal right.
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In law abatement is: - cancelling a writ or action - stopping a nuisance - reducing the payments to creditors if there is insufficient funds to pay them in full - reducing the bequests in a will in proportion if there is insufficient funds to pay...
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Abduction is taking someone away by force. Taking someone without their will.
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Abet is the act of encouraging or inciting another to do a certain thing, such as commit a crime. The perpetrator is equally liable to the same punishment as a person who aids or abets another to commit a crime.
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ABH is an assault resulting in actual bodily harm and is based on the degree of the injury. For example surface injuries such as bruises and grazes fall within the category of ABH.
Other examples of ABH are loss or breaking of teeth, temporary...
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Abovementioned is a term used to describe something which has been referred to before in the document.
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Abscond is when a person fails to present themselves before the court when required, such as when they have been released on bail and not returned to court.
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In legal terms 'Absolute' means complete or unconditional.
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Absolute discharge is when someone who has been convicted of an offence is released without any penalty, although they may still have to pay compensation.
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The Absolute Owner is the sole owner of 'property' such as land, vehicles or equipment.
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An Absolute Privilege is a defence which can be used in a case of defamation if the statement from which the defamation arose was either made in Parliament, made during court proceedings, or in fair and accurate news reporting of the court...
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Abstract of Title is a term often heard when buying and selling property, and is a document drawn up by the seller summarising the title deeds to a property which is often that of a house.
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Abstracting Electricity is a criminal offence and punishment may result in a 5 year prison sentence or a hefty fine. It is the act of dishonestly using or diverting electricity, for example by unlawfully obtaining a free telephone call, reconnecting...
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