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Absolute Rule

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In practice. A rule of court commanding something to be done asolutely, and at all events, as distinguished from a rule nisi, wich commands something to be done, wnless cause be shown against it; or, as the latter is more commonly called, arule to show cause why a thing should not bedone. 3 Steph. Comm. 680.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In practice. A rule of court commanding something to be done absolutely, and at all events, as distinguished from a rule nisi, which commands something to be done, unless cause be shown against it; (or, as the latter is more commonly called, a rule to show cause why a thing should not be done.) 3 Steph. Com. 680. 1 Tidd's Pract. 485. See Nisi, Rule.