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Term: ARDOUR
Definition: Ardour is a word that was used in Law French a long time ago to describe someone who committed arson, which means they set fire to a building or property on purpose.
Definition: An arsonist.
Example: The accused was charged with being an ardour after setting fire to the building.
This term comes from Law French and is used to describe someone who intentionally sets fire to a building or property. The example illustrates how the term can be used in a legal context to describe a criminal act.