Law Dictionary Definitions

arms, law  of.  1.  Rules concerning  conditions of  war,  such  as  the  treatment  of  prisoners.  2. The law relating to the right to bear arms. [Cases: Weapons    1. C.J.S. Weapons §§ 1–8, 61–62.] 3. The  law  relating  to  armorial  bearings,  i.e.,  coats  of  arms  granted  by  the  College  of  Heralds  in England,  Lord  Lyon  King …

arm of the state.An entity created by a state and operating as an alter ego or instrumentality of the state, such as a state university or a state department of transportation. • The 11th Amendment of  the  U.S.  Constitution  generally  bars  suits  in  federal  court  by  individuals  against  states.  The Amendment has been interpreted as…

arm of the sea.The portion of a river or bay in which the tide ebbs and flows. • It may extend as  far  into  the  interior  as  the  water  of  the  river  is  propelled  backward  by  the  tide.  [Cases: Navigable Waters    1(4).C.J.S. Navigable Waters § 4.] [Blacks Law 8th]

arm  of  the  court.An  officer  of  the  court  who  performs tasks or  duties related  to  the  court’s functions. [Blacks Law 8th]

armistice. See TRUCE. [Blacks Law 8th]

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]