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In logic. A self-evident truth; an indisputable truth.

In old English law. Adultery. Termes de la Ley.

1. a projection that shows an ojects three dimensions. The axes are oriented relative to the projected surface. 2. A 3d drawing of a building based on a floor plan. The lines are parallel so perspective is not considered.

The removal of a considerable quantity of soil from the land of one man, and its deposit upon or annexation to the land of another, suddenly and by the perceptible action of water. 2 Washb. Real Prop. 452. The property of the part thus separated continues in the original proprietor, in which respect avulsion differs from alluvion, by which an addition is insensibly made to a property by the gradual washing down of the river, and which addition becomes the property of the owner of the lands to which the addition is made. Wharton. And see Rees v. McDaniel, 115 Mo. 145, 21 S. W. 013; Nebraska v. Iowa. 143 U. S. 359, 12 Sup. Ct. 396, 36 L. Ed. 1S6; Bouvier v. Stricklett, 40 Neb. 792, 59 N. W. 550; Chicago v. Ward, 109 111. 392, 48 N. E. 927, 3S IJ. R. A. 849, 61 Am. St. Rep. 185.

In French law. This term signifies one to whom a right has been assigned, either by will, gift, sale, exchange, or the like; an assignee. An ayant cause differs from an heir who acquires the right by inheritance. 8 Toullier, n. 245. The term Is used in Louisiana.

In the civil law. A mother’s brother. 2 Bl. Comm. 230. Avunculus magnus, a great-uncle. Avunculus major, a great-grandmother’s brother. Avunculus maxim-us, a great-great-grandmother’s brother. See Dig. 38, 10, 10; Inst. 3, 6, 2.

In the civil law. A grandfather Inst. 3, 6, 1.

A term used in old statutes, signifying a lying in wait, or waylaying.

1. To take a bid for a contract. 2. a written decision for court that must be followed.

The decision or determination rendered by arbitrators or commissioners, or other private or extrajudicial deciders, upon a controversy submitted to them ; also the writing or document embodying such decision. Halnon v. Ilalnon, 55 Vt 321; Henderson v. Beaton, 52 Tex. 43; Peters v. Peirce, 8 Mass. 398; Benjamin v. U. S., 29 Ct. CI. 417.