Legal Definition and Related Resources of A.m.

Ante Merediem, before noon. Ordinarily only the abbreviation is used.

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A.m. in Historical Law

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What does Am mean in American Law?

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

am (or AM). The law abbreviation of ante meridiem, i.e., “before noon.” “After noon” in Latin is “post meridiem,” abbreviated “p.m.” (or “P.M.”). A.M. is also the law abbreviation of the Latin “artiem magister,” i.e., “master of arts,” the graduate degree coming after a bachelor’s degree and before a doctorate. The degree is frequently today referred to as an “M.A.,” i.e., in an law abbreviation of the English translation.