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21. ā̆lias n. & adv.

3 quotations in 1 sense
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Law (a) A second writ of attachment issued when the first proves ineffectual; from the phrase sicut alias praecipimus; (b) otherwise called; -- from phr. alias dictus.

22. ālienāciǒun n.

18 quotations in 3 senses
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Law The transfer of one's title to property or rights; alienation or sale (of property); surrender or loss (of a right); also, alteration (of a will) [quot. 1458].

23. aliēnen v.

35 quotations in 4 senses
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Law (a) To transfer or surrender one's title to property or rights, alienate (property or a right); alienen awei; alienen in fe simple (taille); (b) to divert (property to a different purpose).

24. alimiten v.

5 quotations in 1 sense
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Law To determine or fix (a date, place, or fine).

25. allē̆gāciǒun n.

7 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Law Formal declaration in court, presentation of evidence; maken allegacioun, declare; (b) an argument or reason proffered as evidence or proof.

26. allē̆ǧea(u)nce n.(1)

Additional spellings: allegeaunce
13 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Law A formal declaration or deposition; (b) the citing of authorities (esp. the Scriptures) in support of a doctrine or opinion; (c) the expression of an opinion or objection; assertion…

27. alleǧǧen, allēgen v.(1)

Additional spellings: allegen
62 quotations in 4 senses
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Law To make a formal declaration in court, either by way of bringing a charge, in defense against a charge, in support of a right, or in justification of a claim; alleggen matier, present evidence…

28. alleien v.

22 quotations in 3 senses
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Law (a) To make a formal declaration; submit (a document) in evidence; testify; (b) to prove (a claim).

29. allocacion n.

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Law Authorization.

30. allō̆cāte n. & adj.

3 quotations in 1 sense
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Law A writ authorizing payment (as of a pension or allowance); writ allocate.

31. allǒuāble adj.

14 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Praiseworthy, commendable; proper; (b) logic admissible, valid; (c) law permissible, admissible; (d) of reimbursement: due, appropriate.

32. allǒuen v.

106 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) To commend or praise (sth.); worship (God); recommend (a virtue); (b) approve of, be pleased with (sth.); be pleasing (to sb.); favor (sb.); (c) appreciate or value (sth.); esteem.

33. almes(se n.

Additional spellings: almesse
144 quotations in 7 senses
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(a) Anything given to relieve those in poverty or distress, any charitable gift or offering, alms; an allotment of alms; eten almes, be dependent on alms; gan on almes, liven bi, of almes, live on…

34. al-wei, -wei(e)s adv.

Additional spellings: alwei, al-weies, alweies, al-weis, alweis
65 quotations in 6 senses
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All the way; in every way or respect.

35. amercen, amercy v.

Additional spellings: amercy
24 quotations in 2 senses
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Law (a) To fine (sb.) 'at the mercy', i.e. at the discretion, of the court; impose a penalty; -- constr.: for, of (an offence); at, in (a certain amount); after (the law), according to; (b) to fine (a…

36. amitten v.

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Law Enter upon (possession).

37. amortīsen v.

12 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Law To alienate (property) in mortmain; -- usu. with to phrase; (b) to hold (property) in mortmain.

38. annullen v.

29 quotations in 3 senses
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Law & gov. (a) Declare null and void: deny (a claim), dismiss (an accusation), quash (an indictment); cancel or revoke (a charter, a privilege); set aside or repeal (an order, statute, or law); (b)…

39. anoisaunce n.

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(a) Annoyance; (b) law a (public) nuisance.

40. answēre n.

59 quotations in 5 senses
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A reply to an inquiry or request; maken answere, yeven answere (ayain), to reply, give an explanation; quethen to answere, say in reply; final answere, definite answer or decision.