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A deemed LegacyIf anything which has been specifically bequeathed does not belong to the testator at the time of his...2362
Ab initioAb initio is a Latin term, meaning "from the beginning," "from the first act" or "from inception". It...1496
Abandoned PropertyProperty in respect of which no claim is made for a specified and reasonable time by the true owner....2998
Abandoned PropertyAbandoned Property: “Abandoned Property” means any property owned by any person who is not present...2602
Abandoning EmploymentA person abandons his employment within the meaning of this section who, notwithstanding that it is an...2060
AbductionAbduction is a wrongful taking away of a person. It is the carrying away of any person by force or fraud....1295
AbductionWhoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said...2087
AbetmentAbetment is an offence by itself and unless it is specifically made punishable in a special Act a person...2877
AbetmentA person abets the doing of a thing, who— First.—Instigates any person to do that thing; or, Secondly.—Engages...2139
AbettorA person abets an offence, who abets either the commission of an offence, or the commission of an act...2313