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.
4 For a general historical review of the law attachment, see 1 W. WADE, ATTACHMENT & GARNISHMENT (1886). 5 Foreign attachment is an incidental process against a defendant to a suit, who has not appeared, having been summoned according to the course of the Court, to compel his appearance.