While the moment in time at which a particular nucleus decays is unpredictable, a collection of atoms of a radioactive nuclide decays exponentially at a rate described by a parameter known as the half-life, usually given in units of years when discussing dating techniques.
DEFINITION of 'Attachment'. A legal term referring to the action of seizing property in anticipation of a favorable ruling for a plaintiff who claims to be owed money by the defendant. Next Up.
The writ of attachment is in general terms not specifying in the body of it the name of the garnishee or the property to be attached but commanding the officer to attach the defendant by all and singular his goods and chattels in whose hands or possession soever the same may be found in his bailiwick so that he be and appear before the court at a certain time to answer &c.