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Meaning of Ad

In Latin phrases. A preposition denoting at, by, for, near, on account of, to, until, upon.

What does AD mean in American Law?

The definition of AD in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

law abbreviation for Anno Domini, Latin for “in the year of our Lord,” i.e., the year it is counting from the traditionally ascribed year of Christ’s birth. “B.C.” is the law abbreviation for “before Christ,” i.e., all earlier years. “C.E.” (common era) and “B.C.E.” (before the common era) are sometimes used for A.D. and B.C. respectively by those wishing to eschew Christian terminology.

What does Ad mean in American Law?

The definition of Ad in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

Latin preposition meaning “to,” “toward,” “for,” “until,” “up to,” “on account of,” “about”-and more.

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Concept of Ad in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Ad: By, for, relating to, concerning.

Concept of Ad in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Ad: By, for, relating to, concerning.

Concept of “A, ad”

Traditional meaning of a, ad in the French law history (with some legal use in England and the United States in the XIX Century) [1]: (in French) Has (from avoir, aver)

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Notes and References

  1. Based on A Concise Law Dictionary of Words, Phrases and Maxims, “A, ad”, Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1911, United States. It is also called the Stimson’s Law dictionary. This term and/or definition may be absolete.

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Concept of “Ad”

Traditional meaning of ad in English (with some legal use of this latin concept in England and the United States in the XIX Century) [1]: (in Latin) To; for; at; until. Ad abundantiorem cautelam: for greater caution. Ad admittendum clericum: a writ in the nature of an execution, given to the successful plaintiff in guare impedii, commanding the bishop to admit his clerk; see 3rd Book (“Of Private Wrongs”), Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England 250. Ad aliud examen: to another tribunal. Ad audiendum et terminandum: to hear and determine; Oyer and terminer (see this last concept in this legal reference), Ad captum vulgi: suited to the common understanding. Ad colligendum .bona defuncti: to collect the goods of the deceased. Special letters of administration granted to a person called the collector pending delay in the probate of a will or the appointment of an administrator or executor. Ad conununem legem: at the common law. An obsolete writ of entry, brought by the reversioner after the death of the life tenant, to recover land wrongfully alienated by him. Ad comparendum: to appear. Ad compotum reddendum: to render an account. Ad custagia, ad custum: at the costs. Ad damnum: to the damage. That part of the declaration which states the plaintiff’s money loss. Ad diem: at the day. Ad ea quae frequentius accidunt jura adaptantur: the laws are adapted to those cases which occur most frequently. Ad effectum sequentem: to the following effect. Ad exitum: at issue; at the end. Ad fidem: in allegiance. Ad filum medium aquae or viae: to the middle line (thread) of the water or way. Ad fin.; ad finem litis: at the end; at the end of the suit. Ad firmam: to farm. Ad gaolas deliberandas: to make gaol-delivery; empty the gaols; see COMMISSION, 5. Ad hominem: to the person; applied to a personal argument. Ad idem: to the same point, or effect. Ad inde requisitus: thereunto required. Ad infinitum: indefinitely; to an infinite extent. Ad inquirendtun: to inquire. A judicial writ, commanding any matter in a pending cause to be inquired into. Ad interim: in the mean time. Ad jungendum auxilium: to join in aid; see AID-PRAYER. Ad jura regis: for the rights of the King. A writ brought by one holding a Crown living against those seeking to eject him. Ad Kalendas Graecas (at the Greek Kalends): never. Ad largum: at large. Ad litem: for the purposes of the suit; during the suit. Ad lucrandum vel perdendum: for gain or loss. Ad majorem cautelam: for greater caution, or security. Ad mordendum assuetus: accustomed to bite; see SCIENTER. Ad nocumentum: to the hurt, or nuisance. Ad ostium ecclesiae: at the church-door; see DOWER. Ad proximum antecedens fiat relatio, nisi impediatur sententia: reference (relation) should be made to the next antecedent, unless the sense forbid. Ad quaestionem facti respondent juratores, ad quaestionem juris respondent judices: jurymen answer questions of fact, ” judges those of law. Ad quem: to which; see A QUO. Ad quod damnum: to what injury. A writ issuing before the grant of liberties by the Crown, to see that no rights will thereby be injured; see 2nd Book (“The Rights of Things”), Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England 271. Ad quod non fuit respo
nsum: to which there was no answer. Ad rationem ponere: to cite to appear; to arraign. Ad rem: to the thing; to recover the thing; against the thing. Thus actions are ad rem, or in rem, to recover the thing in whose ever hands it may be, or in personam against some particular person or persons. In the Roman law rights ad rem were personal rights, rights to recover the thing against some person, as distinct from rights in re, rights or property in the thing which might be asserted against all the world. Ad reparationem et sustentationem: for repairing and keeping in proper condition. Ad respondendum: to answer; see CAPIAS. Ad satisfaciendum: to satisfy. Ad sectam: at suit of. Ad terminum annorum: for a term of years. Ad terminum qui praeteriit: for a term which has expired. A writ of entry which lay for the lessor or his heirs against the lessee or any one holding the land after the lease expired. Ad tunc et ibidem: then and there. The technical name for a part of an indictment specifying time and place. Ad tristem partem strenua est suspicio: suspicion lies heavy on the unfortunate side. Ad unguem: perfect; finished to the smallest detail. Ad usum et commodum: to the use and benefit. Ad valentiam, valorem: to the value; see CAPE. Ad valorem duties are always estimated at a certain per cent on the valuation of the property; see 24 Miss. 501. Ad ventrem inspiciendum; see DE VENTRE INSPICIENDO. Ad vitam aut culpam (for life or until fault); during good behavior. Ad voluntatem domini: at the will of the lord. Ad waractum: to fallow.

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Notes and References

  1. Based on A Concise Law Dictionary of Words, Phrases and Maxims, “Ad”, Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1911, United States. It is also called the Stimson’s Law dictionary. This term and/or definition may be absolete.

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