Actio
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Inthe civillaw. Anaction to recover a pledge stolen. Inst, 4, 1, 14.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. In ancient English law an action; otherwise termed, placitum, and sometimes loquela. Placitum sive actio. Bract, fol. 102 b. See Action. Actio non datur non damnificato; an action is not given to one who is not injured. Jenk. Cent. 69. Actio qua^ihet it sua via; every action proceeds in its own course. Jd. 77.