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AbetmentA person abets the doing of a thing, who— First.—Instigates any person to do that thing; or, Secondly.—Engages...1877
Acceptance of ProposalPerformance of the conditions of a proposal, or the acceptance of any consideration for a reciprocal...1844
AbductionWhoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said...1835
Abandoning EmploymentA person abandons his employment within the meaning of this section who, notwithstanding that it is an...1820
AcceptorAfter the drawee of a bill has signed his assent upon the bill, or, if there are more parts thereof than...1795
Bainama A certificate of sale granted by court after confirmation; A written agreement to sell a thing accompanied...1777
ActionAction is a law suit involving the right of one party to recover from another person in a court of law....1751
Culpable Homicide not amounting to MurderException 1.—Culpable homicide is not murder if the offender, whilst deprived of the power of self-control...1740
Habeas CorpusThe term literally means “have the body”. It is addressed to one who detains or imprisons another...1711
AffidavitA written statement sworn before a person having authority to administer an oath. An affidavit must be...1665