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adlegiare  (ad-lee-jee-air-ee),  vb.[Law  Latin]  To  purge  (oneself)  of  a  crime  by  oath.  See PURGATION. [Blacks Law 8th]

ad largum (ad lahr-g<<schwa>>m), adj.[Law Latin] At large; at liberty; unconfined. [Blacks Law 8th]

adjutant general (aj-<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>nt), n. (usu. cap.) 1. The administrative head of a military unit having a general staff. [Cases: Armed Services    4, 6.1. C.J.S. Armed Services §§ 14, 16–17, 19, 37.] 2. An officer in charge of the National Guard of a state. [Cases: Militia    3, 7. C.J.S. Armed Services § 291.] [Blacks Law 8th]

adjustment security.See SECURITY. [Blacks Law 8th]

adjustment bond.See BOND(3). [Blacks Law 8th]

adjustment  board.An  administrative  agency  charged  with  hearing  and  deciding  zoning appeals.  —  Also  termed  board  of  adjustment;  board  of  zoning  appeals.  [Cases:  Zoning  and Planning    354. C.J.S. Zoning and Land Planning §§ 180–181, 183–186, 189.] [Blacks Law 8th]

adjusting  entry.An  accounting  entry  made  at  the  end  of  an  accounting  period  to  record previously unrecognized revenue and expenses, as well as changes in assets and liabilities. [Blacks Law 8th]

adjuster. One appointed to ascertain, arrange, or settle a matter; esp., an independent agent or employee of an insurance company who negotiates and settles claims against the insurer. — Also termed claims adjuster. [Cases: Insurance    3222. C.J.S. Insurance §§ 1343–1344.] independent  adjuster.An  adjuster  who  solicits  business  from  more  than  one  insurance company;  one  who  is …

adjusted present value.See PRESENT VALUE. [Blacks Law 8th]

adjusted ordinary gross income.See INCOME. [Blacks Law 8th]