An obsolete form of the word “scion,” meaning offspring or descendant Co. Litt 123a.

Span. In Spanish law. A slave. Las Partidas, pt 4, tit. 21, 1. 1.

Span. Seven parts. See LAS PARTIDAS.

When a bill of exchange is expressed to be payable “at sight,” It means on presentment to the drawee. See Campbell v. French, 0 Term, 212.

In old English law, a seal, or a contracted or abbreviated signature used as a seal.

Lat. In old English law. , A seal; originally and properly a seal impressed upon wax. Sigillum est cera impressa, quia cera sine impressione non est sigillum. A seal is a piece

Lat. In Roman law. Marks or signs of abbreviation used in writing. Cod. 1, 17, 11, 13.

To affix one’s name to a writing or instrument, for the purpose of authenti- cating it, or to give it effect as one’s act To “sign” is merely to write one’s name

In English law. The signature or subscription of the king is termed his “sign-manual.” There is this difference between what the sovereign does under the sign manual and what he or she

Lat. In the civil law. A signet-ring; a seal-ring. Dig. 50, 16, 74.

In ecclesiastical law. The name of a sort of rescript, without seal, containing the supplication, the signature of the pope or his delegate, and the grant of a pardon. In contracts. The

A seal commonly used for the sign manual of the sovereign. Wharton. The signet is also used for the purpose of civil justice in Scotland. Bell.

In French law. The notice given of a decree, sentence, or other judicial act.

In ecclesiastical law. When this word is used alone, it means the SIGNING JUDGMENT 1089

bishop’s certificate to the court of chancery in order to obtain the writ of excommunica- tion ; but, where the words “icrit of sitjnifi- cavit” are used, the meaning is the same

In English practice. The signature or allowance of the proper ollicer of a court, obtained by the party entitled to judgment in an action, expressing generally that judgment is given in his

Lat In the Roman and civil law. A sign; a mark; a seal. The seal of an instrument. Calvin. A species of proof. By “sipna” were meant those species of indicia which

The state of a person who does not speak, or of one who refrains from speaking. In the law of estoppel, “silence” implies knowledge and an opportunity to act upon it. Pence

In English law. One of the privy council; also an usher, who sees good rule and silence kept in court. Wharton.

Used especially of the gowns worn in England by king’s counsel; hence, “to take silk” means to attain the rank of king’s counsel. Mozley & Whitley.