ALIENATION OFFICE
\ˌe͡ɪli͡ənˈe͡ɪʃən ˈɒfɪs], \ˌeɪliənˈeɪʃən ˈɒfɪs], \ˌeɪ_l_iə_n_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n ˈɒ_f_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of ALIENATION OFFICE
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In English practice. An office for the recovery of fines levied upon writs of covenant and entries. Alienation pending a suit is void. 2 P. Wms. 482; 2 Atk. 174; 3 Atk. 392; 11 Ves. 194; Murray v. Ballow, 1 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 560, 580.
By Henry Campbell Black
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].