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A Definition
In Latin Phrases. A preposition, denoting from, by, in, on, of, at.
In French Phrases. A preposition, denoting of, at, to, for, in, with.
In Citation of Reported Decisions.Used for adversus (versiis) in some law reports. See Abb. Prac. (N. Y.; O. S.)
In Notes. May be regarded as synonymous with “at.” Belford v. Beatty, 145 111. 418.
In Roman Criminal Law. The judges were furnished with small tables covered with wax, and each one inscribed on it the initial letter of his vote, “A.” (the initial letter of absolve) when he voted to absolve’ the party on trial; “C.” (the initial letter of condemno) when he was for condemnation; and”N. L.” (the initial letters of non liquet) when the matter did not appear clearly, and he desired a new argument.
In Roman Elections. It was used in elections as the initial letter of antiquo (for the old law), being a vote against the proposed law; an affirmative vote being indicated by “U. R.” (Mi rogas, as you propose).
Among the Puritans. An “A” of red cloth was hung upon the dress of a convicted adulteress.
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In Latin Phrases. A preposition, denoting from, by, in, on, of, at.
In French Phrases. A preposition, denoting of, at, to, for, in, with.
In Citation of Reported Decisions.Used for adversus (versiis) in some law reports. See Abb. Prac. (N. Y.; O. S.)
In Notes. May be regarded as synonymous with “at.” Belford v. Beatty, 145 111. 418.
In Roman Criminal Law. The judges were furnished with small tables covered with wax, and each one inscribed on it the initial letter of his vote, “A.” (the initial letter of absolve) when he voted to absolve’ the party on trial; “C.” (the initial letter of condemno) when he was for condemnation; and”N. L.” (the initial letters of non liquet) when the matter did not appear clearly, and he desired a new argument.
In Roman Elections. It was used in elections as the initial letter of antiquo (for the old law), being a vote against the proposed law; an affirmative vote being indicated by “U. R.” (Mi rogas, as you propose).
Among the Puritans. An “A” of red cloth was hung upon the dress of a convicted adulteress.
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