Ad Terminum Qui Preterit
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
For a term which has passed. Words in the Latin form of the writ of entry employed al common law to recover, on behalf of a landlord, possession of premises, from a tenant holding over after the expiration of the term for which they were demised. See Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 201.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
For aterm which has passed. Words in the. Latin form of the writ of entry employed acommen law to recover, on behalf of a land. lord, possession of premises, from a tenant holding over after the expiration of the term for which they were demised. Sea Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 201. Ad tristem partem strenua est suspicio. Suspicion lies heavy on the unfortunate side.