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Act of a firmAn "act of a firm" means any act or omission by all the partners, or by any partner or agent of the firm...1533
ActAct means Act of Parliament, that which is done by persons, generally consequent on volition. It may...2465
ActThe word "act" denotes as well a series of acts as a single act. [See, section 33, the Penal Code, 1860...947
Acquisition of landAcquisition of land means (a) acquired land vested with the Government (b) acquired for public purpose,...646
Acquirer"Acquirer" means a member of a Hindu undivided family, who acquires gains of learning. [See, section...1450
AcquiescenceConsent which is expressed or implied from conduct, e.g., inactivity or silence. The word does not mean...1375
AcknowledgementBaillie says that the acknowledgement by a man of a child is valid under the fol­lowing circumstances:...641
Accused of an offenceArticle 35(4) of our Constitution and Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution use the words "accused...644
AccusationAccusation is a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt....2500
Accomplice“One who is in some way concerned in the commission of a crime, though not as principal”  (...2609