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armiscara   (ahr-m<<schwa>>-skair-<<schwa>>),   n.[Law   Latin]   Hist.   1.A   punishment consisting of carrying a saddle on one’s back as a sign of subjection. 2. A fine. [Blacks Law 8th]

arm-in-arm,adj.  Of,  relating  to,  or  involving  a  transaction  between  parties  whose  personal interests are involved. Cf. ARM’S-LENGTH. [Blacks Law 8th]

armiger (ahr-m<<schwa>>-j<<schwa>>r), n.[Latin fr. arma “arms” + gerere “to bear”] Hist. 1.One who bears arms; an armor-bearer; an esquire. 2. A servant who carried the armor of a knight. 3. A tenant by scutage; a valet. [Blacks Law 8th]

Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.A quasi-judicial board that reviews appeals from final decisions of contracting officers involving disputes relating to contracts made by elements of the Department of Defense and designated civilian agencies. • Its decisions are subject to judicial review. [Blacks Law 8th]

armed robbery.See ROBBERY. [Blacks Law 8th]

armed peace.See PEACE. [Blacks Law 8th] 

armed neutrality.See NEUTRALITY. [Blacks Law 8th]

armed conflict.Int’l law. 1. A state of open hostility between two nations, or between a nation and an aggressive force. • A state of armed conflict may exist without a formal declaration of war by either side. 2. A military action taken under Article 42 of the United Nations Charter. — Also termed police action. [Blacks…

armed,adj.1. Equipped with a weapon <an armed robber>.2. Involving the use of a weapon <armed robbery>. [Blacks Law 8th]

armata vis (ahr-may-t<<schwa>> vis). See VIS ARMATA. [Blacks Law 8th]