Also known as: at large
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An adjective in Law Latin describing a person or thing that remains at large, at liberty, or unconfined.
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Alice Atkins sponsored a revenue bill that passed both houses. The President remained ad largum during the full ten-day review window without signing or returning the measure. The bill therefore took effect by operation of the constitutional timeline.
Audrey Ashton called police while an assailant remained ad largum in the neighborhood. Officers questioned her at the scene to address the continuing threat. The statements were later admitted because the primary purpose was emergency response rather than evidence gathering.
Angela Acosta and her spouse challenged a state restriction while remaining ad largum in their private conduct. The Court recognized a fundamental liberty interest protecting their choices from government intrusion.
Abigail Alvarez's vessel was seized during hostilities. After the court determined the capture lacked proper authority, the ship and cargo were restored to her while she remained ad largum to resume trade.
Amelia Amari lived with extended relatives in a single home. The ordinance attempted to limit her household while she remained ad largum in her choice of family cohabitants. The Court invalidated the restriction as an unconstitutional intrusion on liberty.
Ariana Azizi's parcel was taken for economic redevelopment. She remained ad largum to contest the scope of public use after the taking. The Court upheld the transfer while recognizing limits on the government's power.
It describes a person or thing that is at large, at liberty, or unconfined.
…White) I believe the decision of the Court represents poor constitutional law and entails harmful consequences for the country at large. How serious these consequences may prove to be only time can tell. But the basic flaws in the Court's justification seem to me readily apparent now once all sides of the problem are…