At Law in United Kingdom
Concept of At Law
The following is an old definition of At Law [1], a term which has several meanings:1. According to the course of the common law; in law, as opposed to “in equity” or according to the principles and procedure in courts of equity or chancery
Alternative Meaning
For the practice of law: as, an attorney or counselor-at-law. See Attorney.
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Notes and References
- Meaning of At Law provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence; William C. Anderson; T. H. Flood and Company, Law Publishers, Chicago, United States)
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