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Term: ANN, JOUR, ET WAST
Definition: These are old French words that mean year, day, and waste. They were used in legal documents a long time ago.
Example: The lease agreement stated that the tenant was responsible for paying rent every ann (year), and the landlord was responsible for any jour (day) to day maintenance and repairs. The tenant was also responsible for not causing any wast (damage) to the property.
ANN, JOUR, ET WAST
Ann, jour, et wast (an, zhoor, ay wayst) is a term in Law French that refers to the concepts of year, day, and waste.
For example, if a property owner neglects their land for a year and a day, it may be considered "waste" and subject to legal action.
Another example is that in some legal contexts, a crime must be reported within a year and a day of its occurrence.
The examples illustrate how the concepts of ann, jour, et wast are used in legal contexts to define specific time periods and actions. Understanding these terms is important for interpreting and applying the law correctly.