Amovendis
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1914)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A writ addressed to the magistrates of a corporation, requiring them not to make such a man an officer, or to put one out of the office he has, until inquiry is made of his manners, etc. Reg. Orig. 126. OFFICINA JUSTITI/E. The workshop or office of justice. In English Law. The chancery was formerly so called, because all writs issued from it, under the great seal, returnable into the courts of common law. See Chancery. any presentment of any crime or offence, or to confess or accuse himself of any criminal matter whereby he might be liable to any censure, penalty, or punishment. 3 Bla. Com. 447.