accession
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- accession
- that which increases the size or value of property
- accomodation
- arrangements made as a favor to another rather than for consideration received
- acknowledgement
- an admission, affirmation, or declaration
- acquittal
- release or discharge of an obligation or liability; in criminal law, a finding of not guilty
- ademption
- satisfaction of a legacy by gift prior to testator's death
- adhesion contract
- standardized contract form in which a party with little or no bargaining power is forced to accept its terms
- adjudication
- judgment or decision of a court
- administrative law
- body of rules and regulations having the force of law and promulgated by an administrative body created by Congress or a state legislature
- adverse possession
- acquiring title to real estate by hostile possession rather than by purchase
- affiant
- one who makes or swears to the truth of an affidavit