Defn: To alienate in mortmain, that is, to convey to a corporation.
See Mortmain.
3. To clear off or extinguish, as a debt, usually by means of a sinking fund.
AMORTIZEMENT
A*mor"tize*ment, n. Etym: [F. amortissement.]
Defn: Same as Amortization.
AMORWE
A*mor"we, adv. Etym: [Pref. a- on + OE. morwe. See Morrow.]
1. In the morning. [Obs.] Chaucer.
2. On the following morning. [Obs.] Chaucer.
AMOTION
A*mo"tion, n. Etym: [L. amotio. See Amove.]
1. Removal; ousting; especially, the removal of a corporate officer from his office.
2. Deprivation of possession.