DEBAUCH
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;
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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
Of house burning. One of the kinds of appeal formerly in use in England. Bract fol. 1466; 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 38.
Of course. The usual, necessary, and formal proceedings in an action are said to be de eursu; as distinguished from summary proceedings, or such as are incidental and may be taken on
A writ of exchange of money. An ancient writ to authorize a merchant to make a bill of exchange, (literas eambitorias facere.) Reg. Orig. 194.
An obsolete writ addressed to the sheriff to levy the expenses of every citizen and burgess of parliament 4 Inst. 40.
Writ for delivering an heir to him who has wardship of the land. A writ directed to the sheriff, to require one that had the body of him that was ward to