acte (akt), n. [French] French law. 1. An instrument; a proof in writing, such as a deed, bill of sale, or birth cer-tificate. acte authentique (akt oh-tawn-teek). A deed executed with certain prescribed formalities, in the presence of a notary or other official. acte de décès (akt d[schwa] day-say). A death certificate. acte de francisation […]
advocate (ad-v[schwa]-kit), n. 1. A person who assists, defends, pleads, or prosecutes for another. public advocate. An advocate who purports to represent the public at large in matters of public concern, such as utility rates or environmental quality. 2. Civil & Scots law. A barrister; specif., a member of the Faculty of Advocates (the Scottish
genuine, adj. 1. (Of a thing) authentic or real; something that has the quality of what it is purported to be or to have (the plaintiff failed to question whether the exhibits were genuine). 2. (Of an instrument) free of forgery or counterfeiting (the bank teller could not determine whether the signature on the check
fine to covey (英格兰古法)转让妇女土地的共谋诉讼 普通法的一种串通诉讼或共谋诉讼〔collusive proceeding〕，已婚妇女与其夫在诉讼中合谋，通过虚构协议〔purported agreement〕的形式以使对她的土地的转让生效。
assurance, n. 1. Something that gives confidence; the state of being confident or secure (self-assurance). 2. English law. See life insurance under INSURANCE (she obtained assurance before traveling abroad, naming her husband as the beneficiary). 3. The act of transferring real property; the instrument by which it is transferred (the owner’s assurance of the farm
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res aliena scienter legata (rays ay-lee-ee-n[schwa] [or al-ee-] sI-en-t[ schwa]r l[schwa]-gay-t[schwa]). [Latin] Hist. The property of another knowingly bequeathed — that is, property that a testator did not own but purported to bequeath by will.
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An advocate who purports to represent the public at large in matters of public concern, such as utility rates or environmental quality.
Bretts and Scots, Laws of the. The customary laws used by the Celtic tribes of Scotland. • Edward I of England purported to abolish the laws in the early 14th century.
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Title acquired from a person who did not have title at the time of a purported conveyance with a warranty but later acquired the title, which then inures to the benefit of the grantee.