Category: D

Writ of right. Reg. Orig. 1, 2; Bract, fol. 3276. See WKIT or RIGHT.

Of [respecting] like tilings, [In like cases,] the judgment is to be the same. 7 Coke, 18.

A writ to inspect the body, where a woman feigns to be pregnant, to see whether she is with child. It lies for the heir presumptive to examine a widow suspected to

In Scotch law. The part remaining over beyond the shares secured to the widow and children by law. Of this the testator had the unqualified disposal. Bell.

To entice, to corrupt, and, when used of a woman, to seduce. Originally, the term had a limited signification, meaning to entice or draw one away from his work, employment, or duty;

Something due, or owing; a debt.

Lat. In tlie Roman law. Ten persons (five senators and five cquitcs) who acted as the council or assistants of the praetor, when he decided on matters of law. Ilallifax, Civil Law,

It is safer to be deceived than to deceive. Lofft, 396.

In French law. Pleas to the jurisdiction of the court; also of lis pendens, and of connexili, (q. v.)

This term designates a person who is disabled, incapable, or incompetent, either from physical or mental weakness or defects, whether produced by age or other causes, to such an extent as to

(Lat. We have given and granted.) Words used by the king, or where there were more grantors than one, instead of (Ictli ct cuncasxi.

An abbreviation for de bene esse

A construction of wood, stone, or other materials, made across a stream for the purpose of penning back the waters. This word is used in two different senses. It properly means the

Anciently the better sort of men In England had this title; so the Spanish Don. The old term of honor for men, as we now say Master or Mister. Wharton.

In old English law. The last presentment. See ASSISE OF DARREIN PRESENTMENT

(L. Lat. dies in banco.) In practice. Certain stated days in term appointed for the appearance of parties, the return of process, etc.. originally peculiar to the court of common pleas, or

Breve. Writ for making an allowance. An old writ directed to the lord treasurer and barons of the exchequer, for allowing certain officers (as collectors of customs) In their accounts certain payments

For returning the cattle. A term applied to pledges given in the old action of replevin. 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 177.

Of the chief lords of the fee

Concerning the clergy. The title of the statute 25 Edw. III. St 3; containing a variety of provisions on the subject of presentations, indictments of spiritual persons, and the like. 2 Reeve,