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aliquot  (al-<<schwa>>-kwot),  adj.  Contained  in  a  larger  whole  an  exact  number  of  times; fractional <5 is an aliquot part of 30>. [Blacks Law 8th]

aliqualis probatio  (al-i-kway-lis  proh-bay-shee-oh).  [Law  Latin]  Hist. Proof  of  some  sort.  • The phrase referred to evidence that, although not meeting strict legal requirements, was the best available under the circumstances. [Blacks Law 8th]

alioqui  successurus  (ay-lee-oh-kwI  s<<schwa>>k-ses-<<schwa>>-r<<schwa>>s).  [Latin] Hist. (Of an heir) otherwise entitled to succeed. • The phrase appeared in reference to an heir who would have succeeded to the property by law, even without a deed granting succession rights. — Also spelled alioquin successurus. “In the general case, an heir who succeeds to an estate, incurs…

alio intuitu (ay-lee-oh in-t[y]oo-<<schwa>>-t[y]oo), adv.[Latin “under a different aspect”] In a different view; with respect to another case or condition[Blacks Law 8th]

alimony (al-<<schwa>>-moh-nee).1. A court-ordered allowance that one spouse pays to the other spouse for  maintenance and support while they are separated, while they are involved in a matrimonial lawsuit, or after they are divorced. • Alimony is distinct from a property settlement. Alimony  payments  are  taxable  income  to  the  receiving  spouse  and  are  deductible  by …

alimenta (al-<<schwa>>-men-t<<schwa>>). [Latin] Roman law. Things necessary to sustain life, such as food and clothing.[Blacks Law 8th]

aliment.Scots law. The financial support that an indigent person is entitled to receive from a spouse  or,  if  un-married,  from  a  relative  or  relatives  in  a  prescribed  order,  beginning  with  the person’s children. — Also termed (in English law) alimony. [Blacks Law 8th]

alienus  (ay-lee-  or  al-ee-ee-n<<schwa>>s),  adj.[Latin]  Roman  law.  Belonging  to  another.  • Alienus homo means “another’s slave.” [Blacks Law 8th]

  alienor (ay-lee-<<schwa>>-n<<schwa>>r or -nor), n. One who transfers or conveys property to another. — Also termed disponor. [Blacks Law 8th]

alienist.  A  psychiatrist,  esp.  one  who  assesses  a  criminal  defendant’s  sanity  or  capacity  to stand trial. [Blacks Law 8th]