affinity — af·fin·i·ty /ə fi nə tē/ n pl ties: relationship by marriage compare consanguinity Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
affinity of nature — index propinquity (similarity) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Affinity — Affinity, in etymology affinity is the opposite of infinity . These two words have the same root coming from the Latin: finis = end . “Affinity” meaning is near to the “finis” e.g. close to the “zero point” in a before assumed space. On the other … Wikipedia
Law of mass action — For other uses, see Mass action (disambiguation). In Chemistry, the law of mass action is a mathematical model that explains and predicts behaviors of solutions in dynamic equilibrium. It can be described with two aspects: 1) the equilibrium… … Wikipedia
Affinity (in Canon Law) — Affinity (in Canon Law) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Affinity (in Canon Law) A relationship arising from the carnal intercourse of a man and a woman, sufficient for the generation of children, whereby the man becomes related to the woman … Catholic encyclopedia
Affinity (in the Bible) — Affinity (in the Bible) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Affinity (in the Bible) Scripture recognizes affinity as an impediment to wedlock. This is evident from the legislation contained in Lev., xviii, 8, 14 16, 18; xx, 11, 12, 14, 20, 21.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Affinity (sociology) — Affinity in terms of sociology, refers to kinship of spirit , interest and other interpersonal commonalities. Affinity is characterized by high levels of intimacy and sharing, usually in close groups, also known as affinity groups. It differs… … Wikipedia
Affinity fraud — includes investment frauds that prey upon members of identifiable groups, such as religious or ethnic communities, the elderly, or professional groups. The fraudsters who promote affinity scams frequently are or pretend to be members of the group … Wikipedia
Affinity \(in Canon Law\) — • A relationship arising from the carnal intercourse of a man and a woman, sufficient for the generation of children, whereby the man becomes related to the woman s blood relatives and the woman to the man s Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Affinity (canon law) — In Canon law of the Catholic church, affinity is a relationship arising from the sexual intercourse of a man and a woman, sufficient for the generation of children, whereby the man becomes related to the woman s blood relatives and the woman to… … Wikipedia
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
