Law Dictionary Definitions

average bond.See BOND(2).[Blacks Law 8th]

average,n.1. A single value that represents a broad sample of subjects; esp., in mathematics, the mean, median, or mode of a series. 2. The ordinary or typical level; the norm. 3.Maritime law. Accidental partial loss or damage to an insured ship or its cargo during a voyage. [Cases: Shipping 186–202. C.J.S. Shipping §§ 458–470.] —…

aver (<<schwa>>-v<<schwa>>r), vb. To assert positively, esp. in a pleading; to allege.[Blacks Law 8th]

avail of marriage.See VALOR MARITAGII.[Blacks Law 8th]

availment,n. The act of making use or taking advantage of something for oneself <availment of the benefits of public office>. — avail,vb.[Blacks Law 8th]

available  for  work,adj.  (Of  a  person)  ready,  willing,  and  able  to  accept  temporary  or permanent employment when offered.[Blacks Law 8th]

available,adj. Legally valid <available claims> <available defenses>.[Blacks Law 8th]

avail,n.1. Use or advantage <of little or no avail>.2. (pl.) Profits or proceeds, esp. from a sale of property <the avails of the trust fund>.[Blacks Law 8th]

auxilium  vice  comiti  (awg-zil-ee-<<schwa>>m  vI-see  kom-<<schwa>>-tI),  n.[Latin]  Hist. An ancient tax paid to sheriffs.[Blacks Law 8th]

auxilium regis (awg-zil-ee-<<schwa>>m ree-jis), n.[Latin] Hist. The  Crown’s  tax levied for royal use and public service, such as a tax granted by Parliament.[Blacks Law 8th]