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 Ad valo’rem.Adam. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Ad vitam aut cupam.
 
A Latin phrase, used in Scotch law, to indicate the legal permanency of an appointment, unless forfeited by misconduct.   1
 


 Ad valo’rem.Adam. 

 
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