In its original meaning, an association formed for mutual improvement or for the advancoment of science or art; in later use, a species of educational institution, of a grade between the common school and the college. Academy of Fine Arts v. Philadelphia County, 22 Pa. 496; Commonwealth T. Banks, 198 Pa. 397, 48 Atl. 277; Blackwell v. State, 36 Ark. 178.
Definition of Academy
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition