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ALBA FIRM A

\ˈalbə fˈɜːm ˈe͡ɪ], \ˈalbə fˈɜːm ˈe‍ɪ], \ˈa_l_b_ə f_ˈɜː_m ˈeɪ]\

Definitions of ALBA FIRM A

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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In old English law. White rent; rent payable in silver or white money, as distinguished from that which was anciently paid in corn or provisions, called black mail, or black rent. Spelman; Keg. Orig. 3196.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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